Standard spelling
乔丹
Qiáo dān
The Chinese spelling made famous by Michael Jordan.
- 乔
- tall
- 丹
- red, a loyal heart (as in 丹心)
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Jordan straight away.
Jordan in Chinese
In Chinese, Jordan is written 乔丹 (Qiáo dān), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 卓远 (Zhuó yuǎn): a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and far-reaching.
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乔丹
Qiáo dān
Jordan
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
卓远
Zhuó yuǎn
A Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and far-reaching.
- 卓
- outstanding
- 远
- far-reaching
Close to the “Jor-” sound of Jordan, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
远
Yuǎn
A single character meaning reaching far.
- 远
- far-reaching
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Jordan comes from.
Jordan comes from the Jordan River, whose Hebrew name means “flowing down”. It was first used as a given name by crusaders who brought back water from the river.
About Jordan in Chinese
What does the name Jordan mean?
Jordan comes from the Jordan River, whose Hebrew name means “flowing down”. It was first used as a given name by crusaders who brought back water from the river.
How do you say Jordan in Chinese?
Jordan is written 乔丹 and pronounced Qiáo dān. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Jordan straight away.
What does 卓远 mean?
卓远 (Zhuó yuǎn) is a Chinese-style name for Jordan: a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and far-reaching. 卓 means “outstanding”, 远 means “far-reaching”.
Which version of Jordan is best for a tattoo?
乔丹 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 卓远 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.