Standard spelling
梅根
Méi gēn
The standard Chinese spelling of Megan.
- 梅
- plum blossom
- 根
- root; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Megan straight away.
Megan in Chinese
In Chinese, Megan is written 梅根 (Méi gēn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 美涵 (Měi hán): a Chinese-style name meaning beauty with depth of character.
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梅根
Méi gēn
Megan
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
美涵
Měi hán
A Chinese-style name meaning beauty with depth of character.
- 美
- beautiful
- 涵
- depth of character
Close to the “Meg-an” sound of Megan, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
涵
Hán
A single character meaning depth of character.
- 涵
- depth of character
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Megan comes from.
Megan is a Welsh pet form of Marged, the Welsh form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek for “pearl”.
Famous Megans in Chinese
- Megan Foxactress, Transformers梅根·福克斯
About Megan in Chinese
What does the name Megan mean?
Megan is a Welsh pet form of Marged, the Welsh form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek for “pearl”.
How do you say Megan in Chinese?
Megan is written 梅根 and pronounced Méi gēn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Megan straight away.
What does 美涵 mean?
美涵 (Měi hán) is a Chinese-style name for Megan: a Chinese-style name meaning beauty with depth of character. 美 means “beautiful”, 涵 means “depth of character”.
Which version of Megan is best for a tattoo?
梅根 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 美涵 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.