Standard spelling
珍妮特
Zhēn nī tè
The standard Chinese spelling of Janet.
- 珍
- precious
- 妮
- girl (a feminine name character)
- 特
- special; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Janet.
Janet in Chinese
In Chinese, Janet is written 珍妮特 (Zhēn nī tè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 珍怡 (Zhēn yí): a Chinese-style name meaning treasured and joyful.
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珍妮特
Zhēn nī tè
Janet
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
珍怡
Zhēn yí
A Chinese-style name meaning treasured and joyful.
- 珍
- precious
- 怡
- joyful, content
Sounds like the “Jan-” of Janet and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
珍
Zhēn
A single character meaning precious.
- 珍
- precious
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Janet comes from.
Janet began as a diminutive of Jane, from John, meaning “God is gracious”. It was especially popular in Scotland.
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 珍妮特 (Zhēn nī tè) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Janet.
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珍Fire妮Fire特Fire
珍妮特 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Janet in Chinese
What does the name Janet mean?
Janet began as a diminutive of Jane, from John, meaning “God is gracious”. It was especially popular in Scotland.
How do you say Janet in Chinese?
Janet is written 珍妮特 and pronounced Zhēn nī tè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Janet.
What does 珍怡 mean?
珍怡 (Zhēn yí) is a Chinese-style name for Janet: a Chinese-style name meaning treasured and joyful. 珍 means “precious”, 怡 means “joyful, content”.
Which version of Janet is best for a tattoo?
珍妮特 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 珍怡 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.