Standard spelling
詹姆斯
Zhān mǔ sī
The standard Chinese spelling of James.
- 詹
- a common name sound
- 姆
- a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
Recognised as James by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
James in Chinese
In Chinese, James is written 詹姆斯 (Zhān mǔ sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 展鹏 (Zhǎn péng): a Chinese-style name meaning a roc spreading its wings.
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詹姆斯
Zhān mǔ sī
James
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
展鹏
Zhǎn péng
A Chinese-style name meaning a roc spreading its wings.
- 展
- to spread out, unfold
- 鹏
- roc, a great mythical bird
Echoes the “Ja-” in James and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
鹏
Péng
A single character meaning the roc, a great mythical bird.
- 鹏
- roc, a great mythical bird
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where James comes from.
James comes from the Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob. It was the name of two apostles and of kings of Scotland and England.
Famous Jamess in Chinese
- James Cameronfilm director, Titanic詹姆斯·卡梅隆
- James Bondfictional character, 007 films詹姆斯·邦德
About James in Chinese
What does the name James mean?
James comes from the Latin Iacomus, a form of Jacob. It was the name of two apostles and of kings of Scotland and England.
How do you say James in Chinese?
James is written 詹姆斯 and pronounced Zhān mǔ sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as James by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 展鹏 mean?
展鹏 (Zhǎn péng) is a Chinese-style name for James: a Chinese-style name meaning a roc spreading its wings. 展 means “to spread out, unfold”, 鹏 means “roc, a great mythical bird”.
Which version of James is best for a tattoo?
詹姆斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 展鹏 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.