Standard spelling
杰西卡
Jié xī kǎ
The standard Chinese spelling of Jessica.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 西
- west; a common name sound
- 卡
- a common name sound
Recognised as Jessica by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Jessica in Chinese
In Chinese, Jessica is written 杰西卡 (Jié xī kǎ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 洁馨 (Jié xīn): a Chinese-style name meaning pure fragrance.
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杰西卡
Jié xī kǎ
Jessica
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
洁馨
Jié xīn
A Chinese-style name meaning pure fragrance.
- 洁
- pure, clean
- 馨
- fragrance
Echoes the “Jess” in Jessica and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
洁
Jié
A single character meaning purity.
- 洁
- pure, clean
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Jessica comes from.
Jessica first appears in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. It is probably based on Iscah, a minor biblical name of uncertain meaning.
Famous Jessicas in Chinese
- Jessica Albaactress杰西卡·阿尔芭
About Jessica in Chinese
What does the name Jessica mean?
Jessica first appears in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. It is probably based on Iscah, a minor biblical name of uncertain meaning.
How do you say Jessica in Chinese?
Jessica is written 杰西卡 and pronounced Jié xī kǎ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Jessica by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 洁馨 mean?
洁馨 (Jié xīn) is a Chinese-style name for Jessica: a Chinese-style name meaning pure fragrance. 洁 means “pure, clean”, 馨 means “fragrance”.
Which version of Jessica is best for a tattoo?
杰西卡 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 洁馨 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.