Standard spelling
杰奎琳
Jié kuí lín
The standard Chinese spelling of Jacqueline.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 奎
- a star linked to literature (奎宿)
- 琳
- fine jade
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jacqueline.
Jacqueline in Chinese
In Chinese, Jacqueline is written 杰奎琳 (Jié kuí lín), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 嘉琳 (Jiā lín): a Chinese-style name meaning fine jade.
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杰奎琳
Jié kuí lín
Jacqueline
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
嘉琳
Jiā lín
A Chinese-style name meaning fine jade.
- 嘉
- fine, excellent
- 琳
- fine jade
Close to the “-line” sound of Jacqueline, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
嘉
Jiā
A single character meaning fine, excellent.
- 嘉
- fine, excellent
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Jacqueline comes from.
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, the French James.
Famous Jacquelines in Chinese
- Jacqueline Kennedyformer US first lady杰奎琳·肯尼迪
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
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杰Wood奎Earth琳Wood
杰奎琳 carries Wood and Earth. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Earth; if it needs Fire, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Jacqueline in Chinese
What does the name Jacqueline mean?
Jacqueline is the French feminine form of Jacques, the French James.
How do you say Jacqueline in Chinese?
Jacqueline is written 杰奎琳 and pronounced Jié kuí lín. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jacqueline.
What does 嘉琳 mean?
嘉琳 (Jiā lín) is a Chinese-style name for Jacqueline: a Chinese-style name meaning fine jade. 嘉 means “fine, excellent”, 琳 means “fine jade”.
Which version of Jacqueline is best for a tattoo?
杰奎琳 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 嘉琳 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.