Standard spelling
露西
Lù xī
The standard Chinese spelling of Lucy.
- 露
- dew
- 西
- west; a common name sound
Recognised as Lucy by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Lucy in Chinese
In Chinese, Lucy is written 露西 (Lù xī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 璐希 (Lù xī): a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jade and hope.
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露西
Lù xī
Lucy
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
璐希
Lù xī
A Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jade and hope.
- 璐
- beautiful jade
- 希
- hope
Sounds exactly like Lucy, written with graceful characters.
Single character
希
Xī
A single character meaning hope.
- 希
- hope
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Lucy comes from.
Lucy is the English form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, meaning “light”. Saint Lucy was an early Christian martyr from Sicily.
Famous Lucys in Chinese
- Lucy Pevensiefictional character, The Chronicles of Narnia露西·佩文西
About Lucy in Chinese
What does the name Lucy mean?
Lucy is the English form of Lucia, from the Latin lux, meaning “light”. Saint Lucy was an early Christian martyr from Sicily.
How do you say Lucy in Chinese?
Lucy is written 露西 and pronounced Lù xī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Lucy by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 璐希 mean?
璐希 (Lù xī) is a Chinese-style name for Lucy: a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jade and hope. 璐 means “beautiful jade”, 希 means “hope”.
Which version of Lucy is best for a tattoo?
露西 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 璐希 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.