Standard spelling
马克斯
Mǎ kè sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Max.
- 马
- horse; a common name sound
- 克
- to overcome
- 斯
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Max.
Max in Chinese
In Chinese, Max is written 马克斯 (Mǎ kè sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 迈思 (Mài sī): a Chinese-style name meaning striding forward with thought.
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马克斯
Mǎ kè sī
Max
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
迈思
Mài sī
A Chinese-style name meaning striding forward with thought.
- 迈
- to stride forward
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
Close to the “Max” sound of Max, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
迈
Mài
A single character meaning to stride forward.
- 迈
- to stride forward
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Max comes from.
Max is short for Maximilian or Maxwell. Maximilian comes from the Latin maximus, “greatest”.
Famous Maxs in Chinese
- Max VerstappenFormula One world champion马克斯·维斯塔潘
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.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 马克斯 (Mǎ kè sī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Max.
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马Water克Wood斯Metal
马克斯 carries Water, Wood and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water, Wood or Metal; if it needs Fire or Earth, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Max mean?
Max is short for Maximilian or Maxwell. Maximilian comes from the Latin maximus, “greatest”.
How do you say Max in Chinese?
Max is written 马克斯 and pronounced Mǎ kè sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Max.
What does 迈思 mean?
迈思 (Mài sī) is a Chinese-style name for Max: a Chinese-style name meaning striding forward with thought. 迈 means “to stride forward”, 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”.
Which version of Max is best for a tattoo?
马克斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 迈思 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.