Standard spelling
杰克逊
Jié kè xùn
The standard Chinese spelling of Jackson.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 克
- to overcome
- 逊
- modest; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Jackson straight away.
Jackson in Chinese
In Chinese, Jackson is written 杰克逊 (Jié kè xùn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 嘉升 (Jiā shēng): a Chinese-style name meaning fine and rising.
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杰克逊
Jié kè xùn
Jackson
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
嘉升
Jiā shēng
A Chinese-style name meaning fine and rising.
- 嘉
- fine, excellent
- 升
- to rise
Close to the “Jack-son” sound of Jackson, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
升
Shēng
A single character meaning rising.
- 升
- to rise
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Jackson comes from.
Jackson comes from an English surname meaning “son of Jack”.
Famous Jacksons in Chinese
- Jackson Pollockabstract painter杰克逊·波洛克
About Jackson in Chinese
What does the name Jackson mean?
Jackson comes from an English surname meaning “son of Jack”.
How do you say Jackson in Chinese?
Jackson is written 杰克逊 and pronounced Jié kè xùn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Jackson straight away.
What does 嘉升 mean?
嘉升 (Jiā shēng) is a Chinese-style name for Jackson: a Chinese-style name meaning fine and rising. 嘉 means “fine, excellent”, 升 means “to rise”.
Which version of Jackson is best for a tattoo?
杰克逊 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 嘉升 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.