Lín dá
The standard Chinese spelling of Linda.
- 琳
- fine jade
- 达
- to reach, achieve
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Linda straight away.
In Chinese, Linda is written 琳达 (Lín dá), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 琳芳 (Lín fāng): a Chinese-style name meaning fine jade and fragrance.
Lín dá
Linda
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Lín dá
The standard Chinese spelling of Linda.
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Linda straight away.
Lín fāng
A Chinese-style name meaning fine jade and fragrance.
Close to the “Lin” sound of Linda, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Fāng
A single character meaning fragrance.
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Linda began as a short form of Germanic names ending in -lind, often explained as “soft” or “tender”. It was later associated with the Spanish and Portuguese linda, “pretty”.
Linda began as a short form of Germanic names ending in -lind, often explained as “soft” or “tender”. It was later associated with the Spanish and Portuguese linda, “pretty”.
Linda is written 琳达 and pronounced Lín dá. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Linda straight away.
琳芳 (Lín fāng) is a Chinese-style name for Linda: a Chinese-style name meaning fine jade and fragrance. 琳 means “fine jade”, 芳 means “fragrant”.
琳达 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 琳芳 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.