Mǎ kè
The standard Chinese spelling of Mark.
- 马
- horse; a common name sound
- 克
- to overcome
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Mark straight away.
In Chinese, Mark is written 马克 (Mǎ kè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 明恺 (Míng kǎi): a Chinese-style name meaning bright and kind.
Mǎ kè
Mark
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Mǎ kè
The standard Chinese spelling of Mark.
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Mark straight away.
Míng kǎi
A Chinese-style name meaning bright and kind.
Close to the “M-k” sound of Mark, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Kǎi
A single character meaning joy and kindness.
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Mark comes from the Latin Marcus, probably linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. Mark the Evangelist is traditionally the author of the second Gospel.
Mark comes from the Latin Marcus, probably linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. Mark the Evangelist is traditionally the author of the second Gospel.
Mark is written 马克 and pronounced Mǎ kè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Mark straight away.
明恺 (Míng kǎi) is a Chinese-style name for Mark: a Chinese-style name meaning bright and kind. 明 means “bright”, 恺 means “joyful, kind”.
马克 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 明恺 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.