Standard spelling
米娅
Mǐ yà
The standard Chinese spelling of Mia.
- 米
- rice; a common name sound
- 娅
- a feminine name character
Recognised as Mia by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Mia in Chinese
In Chinese, Mia is written 米娅 (Mǐ yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 美雅 (Měi yǎ): a Chinese-style name meaning beauty and elegance.
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米娅
Mǐ yà
Mia
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
美雅
Měi yǎ
A Chinese-style name meaning beauty and elegance.
- 美
- beautiful
- 雅
- elegant, refined
Echoes the “Mi-a” in Mia and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
美
Měi
A single character meaning beauty.
- 美
- beautiful
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Mia comes from.
Mia is a Scandinavian, German and Dutch pet form of Maria. It also means “mine” in Italian.
Famous Mias in Chinese
- Mia Farrowactress, Rosemary's Baby米娅·法罗
About Mia in Chinese
What does the name Mia mean?
Mia is a Scandinavian, German and Dutch pet form of Maria. It also means “mine” in Italian.
How do you say Mia in Chinese?
Mia is written 米娅 and pronounced Mǐ yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Mia by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 美雅 mean?
美雅 (Měi yǎ) is a Chinese-style name for Mia: a Chinese-style name meaning beauty and elegance. 美 means “beautiful”, 雅 means “elegant, refined”.
Which version of Mia is best for a tattoo?
米娅 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 美雅 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.