Standard spelling
金伯莉
Jīn bó lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Kimberly.
- 金
- gold
- 伯
- elder; a common name sound
- 莉
- jasmine
Recognised as Kimberly by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Kimberly in Chinese
In Chinese, Kimberly is written 金伯莉 (Jīn bó lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 瑾瑜 (Jǐn yú): a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jades, a classical image of virtue.
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金伯莉
Jīn bó lì
Kimberly
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
瑾瑜
Jǐn yú
A Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jades, a classical image of virtue.
- 瑾
- beautiful jade
- 瑜
- fine jade, a symbol of virtue
Echoes the “Kim” in Kimberly and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
瑾
Jǐn
A single character meaning beautiful jade.
- 瑾
- beautiful jade
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Kimberly comes from.
Kimberly comes from the town of Kimberley in South Africa, named after Lord Kimberley; the title itself comes from an English place name. It was first a boy's name and became mainly a girl's name in the mid-20th century.
About Kimberly in Chinese
What does the name Kimberly mean?
Kimberly comes from the town of Kimberley in South Africa, named after Lord Kimberley; the title itself comes from an English place name. It was first a boy's name and became mainly a girl's name in the mid-20th century.
How do you say Kimberly in Chinese?
Kimberly is written 金伯莉 and pronounced Jīn bó lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Kimberly by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 瑾瑜 mean?
瑾瑜 (Jǐn yú) is a Chinese-style name for Kimberly: a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jades, a classical image of virtue. 瑾 means “beautiful jade”, 瑜 means “fine jade, a symbol of virtue”.
Which version of Kimberly is best for a tattoo?
金伯莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 瑾瑜 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.