Standard spelling
乔伊斯
Qiáo yī sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Joyce.
- 乔
- tall
- 伊
- that one (literary); a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
The version used for Joyce in Chinese books, films and news.
Joyce in Chinese
In Chinese, Joyce is written 乔伊斯 (Qiáo yī sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 怡思 (Yí sī): a Chinese-style name meaning joyful thoughts.
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乔伊斯
Qiáo yī sī
Joyce
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
怡思
Yí sī
A Chinese-style name meaning joyful thoughts.
- 怡
- joyful, content
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
Keeps the “-oyce” sound of Joyce, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
悦
Yuè
A single character meaning joy, delight.
- 悦
- joy, delight
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Joyce comes from.
Joyce comes from Iodocus, a Breton saint, meaning “lord”. In English it was later linked with the word “joy”.
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.
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乔Wood伊Earth斯Metal
乔伊斯 carries Wood, Earth and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Earth or Metal; if it needs Fire or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Joyce mean?
Joyce comes from Iodocus, a Breton saint, meaning “lord”. In English it was later linked with the word “joy”.
How do you say Joyce in Chinese?
Joyce is written 乔伊斯 and pronounced Qiáo yī sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Joyce in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 怡思 mean?
怡思 (Yí sī) is a Chinese-style name for Joyce: a Chinese-style name meaning joyful thoughts. 怡 means “joyful, content”, 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”.
Which version of Joyce is best for a tattoo?
乔伊斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 怡思 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.