Standard spelling
洁德
Jié dé
A phonetic spelling of Jade, with a feminine first character.
- 洁
- pure, clean
- 德
- virtue
Best when you want the sound of Jade; less common in Chinese than the jade words.
Jade in Chinese
In Chinese, Jade is written 洁德 (Jié dé), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news.
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洁德
Jié dé
Jade
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.
Meaning
碧玉
Bì yù
The Chinese word for green jade.
- 碧
- jade green
- 玉
- jade
Says “jade” itself: in Chinese, jade stands for virtue and grace.
Meaning
玉
Yù
The Chinese character for jade.
- 玉
- jade
One of the most loved characters in Chinese names, and strong at any size.
Where Jade comes from.
Jade is named after the green gemstone. The word comes from Spanish piedra de ijada, “stone of the side”, once believed to cure pains there.
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.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 洁德 (Jié dé) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Jade.
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洁Water德Fire
洁德 carries Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Jade mean?
Jade is named after the green gemstone. The word comes from Spanish piedra de ijada, “stone of the side”, once believed to cure pains there.
How do you say Jade in Chinese?
Jade is written 洁德 and pronounced Jié dé. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want the sound of Jade; less common in Chinese than the jade words.
Which version of Jade is best for a tattoo?
洁德 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.