Standard spelling
琼
Qióng
The standard Chinese spelling of Joan: “fine jade”.
- 琼
- fine jade
Common, readable, and recognised as Joan.
Joan in Chinese
In Chinese, Joan is written 琼 (Qióng), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 琼华 (Qióng huá): a Chinese-style name meaning fine jade and splendour.
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琼
Qióng
Joan
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
琼华
Qióng huá
A Chinese-style name meaning fine jade and splendour.
- 琼
- fine jade
- 华
- splendour
Sounds like the “Joan” of Joan and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
瑶
Yáo
A single character meaning precious jade.
- 瑶
- precious jade
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Joan comes from.
Joan is a medieval English feminine form of John, meaning “God is gracious”. Joan of Arc is France's patron saint.
Famous Joans in Chinese
- Joan Baezfolk singer琼·贝兹
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 Joan.
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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 Joan mean?
Joan is a medieval English feminine form of John, meaning “God is gracious”. Joan of Arc is France's patron saint.
How do you say Joan in Chinese?
Joan is written 琼 and pronounced Qióng. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Joan.
What does 琼华 mean?
琼华 (Qióng huá) is a Chinese-style name for Joan: a Chinese-style name meaning fine jade and splendour. 琼 means “fine jade”, 华 means “splendour”.
Which version of Joan is best for a tattoo?
琼 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 琼华 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.