Standard spelling
杰西
Jié xī
The standard Chinese spelling of Jesse.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 西
- west; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jesse.
Jesse in Chinese
In Chinese, Jesse is written 杰西 (Jié xī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 杰熙 (Jié xī): a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and bright.
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杰西
Jié xī
Jesse
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
杰熙
Jié xī
A Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and bright.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 熙
- bright, prosperous
Close to the “Jes-” sound of Jesse, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
熙
Xī
A single character meaning bright, prosperous.
- 熙
- bright, prosperous
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Jesse comes from.
Jesse comes from Hebrew Yishai, often explained as “gift”. In the Bible he is the father of King David.
Famous Jesses in Chinese
- Jesse OwensOlympic sprinter杰西·欧文斯
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 杰西 (Jié xī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Jesse.
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杰Wood西Metal
杰西 carries Wood and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Metal; if it needs Fire, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Jesse in Chinese
What does the name Jesse mean?
Jesse comes from Hebrew Yishai, often explained as “gift”. In the Bible he is the father of King David.
How do you say Jesse in Chinese?
Jesse is written 杰西 and pronounced Jié xī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Jesse.
What does 杰熙 mean?
杰熙 (Jié xī) is a Chinese-style name for Jesse: a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and bright. 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”, 熙 means “bright, prosperous”.
Which version of Jesse is best for a tattoo?
杰西 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 杰熙 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.