Standard spelling
马修
Mǎ xiū
The standard Chinese spelling of Matthew.
- 马
- horse; a common name sound
- 修
- to cultivate, refine
Recognised as Matthew by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Matthew in Chinese
In Chinese, Matthew is written 马修 (Mǎ xiū), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 明旭 (Míng xù): a Chinese-style name meaning a bright rising sun.
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马修
Mǎ xiū
Matthew
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
明旭
Míng xù
A Chinese-style name meaning a bright rising sun.
- 明
- bright
- 旭
- rising sun
Echoes the “M-thew” in Matthew and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
旭
Xù
A single character meaning the rising sun.
- 旭
- rising sun
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Matthew comes from.
Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God”. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles and is traditionally the author of the first Gospel.
Famous Matthews in Chinese
- Matthew McConaugheyactor, Interstellar马修·麦康纳
- Matthew Perryactor, Friends马修·派瑞
About Matthew in Chinese
What does the name Matthew mean?
Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God”. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles and is traditionally the author of the first Gospel.
How do you say Matthew in Chinese?
Matthew is written 马修 and pronounced Mǎ xiū. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Matthew by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 明旭 mean?
明旭 (Míng xù) is a Chinese-style name for Matthew: a Chinese-style name meaning a bright rising sun. 明 means “bright”, 旭 means “rising sun”.
Which version of Matthew is best for a tattoo?
马修 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 明旭 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.