Standard spelling
玛丽莲
Mǎ lì lián
The standard Chinese spelling of Marilyn.
- 玛
- agate; a common name sound
- 丽
- beautiful
- 莲
- lotus
Common, readable, and recognised as Marilyn.
Marilyn in Chinese
In Chinese, Marilyn is written 玛丽莲 (Mǎ lì lián), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 丽莲 (Lì lián): a Chinese-style name meaning a beautiful lotus.
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玛丽莲
Mǎ lì lián
Marilyn
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
丽莲
Lì lián
A Chinese-style name meaning a beautiful lotus.
- 丽
- beautiful
- 莲
- lotus
Sounds like the “-lyn” of Marilyn and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
莲
Lián
A single character meaning lotus.
- 莲
- lotus
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Marilyn comes from.
Marilyn is a 20th-century blend of Mary and Lynn.
Famous Marilyns in Chinese
- Marilyn Monroeactress玛丽莲·梦露
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
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玛Water丽Fire莲Wood
玛丽莲 carries Water, Fire and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water, Fire or Wood; if it needs Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Marilyn in Chinese
What does the name Marilyn mean?
Marilyn is a 20th-century blend of Mary and Lynn.
How do you say Marilyn in Chinese?
Marilyn is written 玛丽莲 and pronounced Mǎ lì lián. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Marilyn.
What does 丽莲 mean?
丽莲 (Lì lián) is a Chinese-style name for Marilyn: a Chinese-style name meaning a beautiful lotus. 丽 means “beautiful”, 莲 means “lotus”.
Which version of Marilyn is best for a tattoo?
玛丽莲 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 丽莲 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.