Standard spelling
杰里米
Jié lǐ mǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Jeremy.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 里
- a common name sound
- 米
- rice; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Jeremy.
Jeremy in Chinese
In Chinese, Jeremy is written 杰里米 (Jié lǐ mǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 杰铭 (Jié míng): a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and remembered.
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杰里米
Jié lǐ mǐ
Jeremy
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
杰铭
Jié míng
A Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and remembered.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 铭
- to engrave, to remember
Sounds like the “Jer-my” of Jeremy and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
铭
Míng
A single character meaning to engrave, to remember.
- 铭
- to engrave, to remember
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Jeremy comes from.
Jeremy is the English form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew, meaning “God will exalt”.
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 杰里米 (Jié lǐ mǐ) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Jeremy.
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杰Wood里Fire米Water
杰里米 carries Wood, Fire and Water. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Fire or Water; if it needs Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Jeremy mean?
Jeremy is the English form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew, meaning “God will exalt”.
How do you say Jeremy in Chinese?
Jeremy is written 杰里米 and pronounced Jié lǐ mǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Jeremy.
What does 杰铭 mean?
杰铭 (Jié míng) is a Chinese-style name for Jeremy: a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and remembered. 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”, 铭 means “to engrave, to remember”.
Which version of Jeremy is best for a tattoo?
杰里米 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 杰铭 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.