Standard spelling
基思
Jī sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Keith.
- 基
- foundation; a common name sound
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
Common, readable, and recognised as Keith.
Keith in Chinese
In Chinese, Keith is written 基思 (Jī sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 启思 (Qǐ sī): a Chinese-style name meaning enlightened thought.
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基思
Jī sī
Keith
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
启思
Qǐ sī
A Chinese-style name meaning enlightened thought.
- 启
- to open, to enlighten
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
Sounds like the “Keith” of Keith and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
启
Qǐ
A single character meaning to open, to enlighten.
- 启
- to open, to enlighten
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Keith comes from.
Keith comes from a Scottish place name, probably from a Brythonic word for “wood”. It was the surname of the Earls Marischal of Scotland.
Famous Keiths in Chinese
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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 基思 (Jī sī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Keith.
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基Earth思Metal
基思 carries Earth and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Metal; if it needs Wood, Fire or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Keith in Chinese
What does the name Keith mean?
Keith comes from a Scottish place name, probably from a Brythonic word for “wood”. It was the surname of the Earls Marischal of Scotland.
How do you say Keith in Chinese?
Keith is written 基思 and pronounced Jī sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Keith.
What does 启思 mean?
启思 (Qǐ sī) is a Chinese-style name for Keith: a Chinese-style name meaning enlightened thought. 启 means “to open, to enlighten”, 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”.
Which version of Keith is best for a tattoo?
基思 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 启思 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.