Standard spelling
琼
Qióng
The usual Chinese spelling of Jean: “fine jade”.
- 琼
- fine jade
Chinese readers know this as the English woman's name Jean.
Jean in Chinese
In Chinese, Jean is written 琼 (Qióng), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news.
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琼
Qióng
Jean
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.
Single character
珍
Zhēn
A single character meaning precious.
- 珍
- precious
Sounds close to Jean and carries a lovely meaning.
Standard spelling
让
Ràng
The Chinese spelling of the French man's name Jean.
- 让
- a common name sound
Use this for the French Jean, as in Jean Reno.
Where Jean comes from.
Jean is the Scottish feminine form of Jane and also the French form of John. Both come from Hebrew and mean “God is gracious”.
Famous Jeans in Chinese
- Jean Renoactor, Léon让·雷诺
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 琼 (Qióng) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Jean.
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琼Wood
琼 carries Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood; if it needs Fire, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Jean mean?
Jean is the Scottish feminine form of Jane and also the French form of John. Both come from Hebrew and mean “God is gracious”.
How do you say Jean in Chinese?
Jean is written 琼 and pronounced Qióng. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Chinese readers know this as the English woman's name Jean.
Which version of Jean is best for a tattoo?
琼 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.