Standard spelling
杰弗里
Jié fú lǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Jeffrey.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 弗
- a common name sound
- 里
- a common name sound
The version used for Jeffrey in Chinese books, films and news.
Jeffrey in Chinese
In Chinese, Jeffrey is written 杰弗里 (Jié fú lǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 杰峰 (Jié fēng): a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding as a mountain peak.
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杰弗里
Jié fú lǐ
Jeffrey
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
杰峰
Jié fēng
A Chinese-style name meaning outstanding as a mountain peak.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 峰
- mountain peak
Keeps the “Jef-” sound of Jeffrey, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
峰
Fēng
A single character meaning mountain peak.
- 峰
- mountain peak
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Jeffrey comes from.
Jeffrey is a form of Geoffrey, a medieval name from Germanic words probably meaning “peace”. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales.
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 杰弗里 (Jié fú lǐ) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Jeffrey.
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杰Wood弗Water里Fire
杰弗里 carries Wood, Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Water or Fire; if it needs Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Jeffrey in Chinese
What does the name Jeffrey mean?
Jeffrey is a form of Geoffrey, a medieval name from Germanic words probably meaning “peace”. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales.
How do you say Jeffrey in Chinese?
Jeffrey is written 杰弗里 and pronounced Jié fú lǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Jeffrey in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 杰峰 mean?
杰峰 (Jié fēng) is a Chinese-style name for Jeffrey: a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding as a mountain peak. 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”, 峰 means “mountain peak”.
Which version of Jeffrey is best for a tattoo?
杰弗里 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 杰峰 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.