Standard spelling
凯文
Kǎi wén
The standard Chinese spelling of Kevin: “triumph and culture”.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
- 文
- culture, literary grace
Reads like a real Chinese name already, with a strong meaning.
Kevin in Chinese
In Chinese, Kevin is written 凯文 (Kǎi wén), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 恺威 (Kǎi wēi): a Chinese-style name meaning kind and dignified.
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凯文
Kǎi wén
Kevin
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
恺威
Kǎi wēi
A Chinese-style name meaning kind and dignified.
- 恺
- joyful, kind
- 威
- dignity, might
Sounds like the “Kev-” of Kevin and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
凯
Kǎi
A single character meaning triumph.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Kevin comes from.
Kevin comes from the Irish Caoimhín, from a word meaning “kind, gentle, handsome”. Saint Kevin founded a monastery at Glendalough in the 6th century.
Famous Kevins in Chinese
- Kevin Durantbasketball player, NBA凯文·杜兰特
About Kevin in Chinese
What does the name Kevin mean?
Kevin comes from the Irish Caoimhín, from a word meaning “kind, gentle, handsome”. Saint Kevin founded a monastery at Glendalough in the 6th century.
How do you say Kevin in Chinese?
Kevin is written 凯文 and pronounced Kǎi wén. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Reads like a real Chinese name already, with a strong meaning.
What does 恺威 mean?
恺威 (Kǎi wēi) is a Chinese-style name for Kevin: a Chinese-style name meaning kind and dignified. 恺 means “joyful, kind”, 威 means “dignity, might”.
Which version of Kevin is best for a tattoo?
凯文 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 恺威 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.