Standard spelling
朱莉
Zhū lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Julie.
- 朱
- vermilion; a common name sound
- 莉
- jasmine
The version used for Julie in Chinese books, films and news.
Julie in Chinese
In Chinese, Julie is written 朱莉 (Zhū lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 佳莉 (Jiā lì): a Chinese-style name meaning fine jasmine.
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朱莉
Zhū lì
Julie
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
佳莉
Jiā lì
A Chinese-style name meaning fine jasmine.
- 佳
- fine, excellent
- 莉
- jasmine
Keeps the “-lie” sound of Julie, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
莉
Lì
A single character meaning jasmine.
- 莉
- jasmine
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Julie comes from.
Julie is the French form of Julia, from the Roman family name Julius.
Famous Julies in Chinese
- Julie Andrewsactress, Mary Poppins朱莉·安德鲁斯
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 朱莉 (Zhū lì) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Julie.
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朱Wood莉Wood
朱莉 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.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Julie in Chinese
What does the name Julie mean?
Julie is the French form of Julia, from the Roman family name Julius.
How do you say Julie in Chinese?
Julie is written 朱莉 and pronounced Zhū lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Julie in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 佳莉 mean?
佳莉 (Jiā lì) is a Chinese-style name for Julie: a Chinese-style name meaning fine jasmine. 佳 means “fine, excellent”, 莉 means “jasmine”.
Which version of Julie is best for a tattoo?
朱莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 佳莉 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.