Standard spelling
凯思琳
Kǎi sī lín
The usual Chinese spelling of Kathleen.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
- 琳
- fine jade
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Kathleen.
Kathleen in Chinese
In Chinese, Kathleen is written 凯思琳 (Kǎi sī lín), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 可琳 (Kě lín): a Chinese-style name meaning lovable jade.
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凯思琳
Kǎi sī lín
Kathleen
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
可琳
Kě lín
A Chinese-style name meaning lovable jade.
- 可
- lovable
- 琳
- fine jade
Close to the “-leen” sound of Kathleen, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
琳
Lín
A single character meaning fine jade.
- 琳
- fine jade
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Kathleen comes from.
Kathleen is the Irish form of Katherine, a name usually linked to the Greek for “pure”.
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 凯思琳 (Kǎi sī lín) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Kathleen.
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凯Wood思Metal琳Wood
凯思琳 carries Wood and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Metal; if it needs Fire, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Kathleen in Chinese
What does the name Kathleen mean?
Kathleen is the Irish form of Katherine, a name usually linked to the Greek for “pure”.
How do you say Kathleen in Chinese?
Kathleen is written 凯思琳 and pronounced Kǎi sī lín. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Kathleen.
What does 可琳 mean?
可琳 (Kě lín) is a Chinese-style name for Kathleen: a Chinese-style name meaning lovable jade. 可 means “lovable”, 琳 means “fine jade”.
Which version of Kathleen is best for a tattoo?
凯思琳 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 可琳 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.