Standard spelling
莉莉
Lì lì
The usual Chinese spelling of Lily: “jasmine, jasmine”.
- 莉
- jasmine
- 莉
- jasmine
Sweet, instantly readable, and made of a flower character.
Lily in Chinese
In Chinese, Lily is written 莉莉 (Lì lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 丽荷 (Lì hé): a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful lotus.
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莉莉
Lì lì
Lily
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
丽荷
Lì hé
A Chinese-style name meaning beautiful lotus.
- 丽
- beautiful
- 荷
- lotus
Keeps the “Li” sound of Lily, 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 Lily comes from.
Lily comes from the name of the flower, a traditional symbol of purity. It was also used in the past as a pet form of Elizabeth.
Famous Lilys in Chinese
- Lily Collinsactress, Emily in Paris莉莉·柯林斯
About Lily in Chinese
What does the name Lily mean?
Lily comes from the name of the flower, a traditional symbol of purity. It was also used in the past as a pet form of Elizabeth.
How do you say Lily in Chinese?
Lily is written 莉莉 and pronounced Lì lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Sweet, instantly readable, and made of a flower character.
What does 丽荷 mean?
丽荷 (Lì hé) is a Chinese-style name for Lily: a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful lotus. 丽 means “beautiful”, 荷 means “lotus”.
Which version of Lily is best for a tattoo?
莉莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 丽荷 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.