Standard spelling
迈克尔
Mài kè ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Michael.
- 迈
- to stride forward
- 克
- to overcome
- 尔
- a common name ending
The version used for every Michael in Chinese books and news.
Michael in Chinese
In Chinese, Michael is written 迈克尔 (Mài kè ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 迈凯 (Mài kǎi): a Chinese-style name meaning “striding toward victory”.
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迈克尔
Mài kè ěr
Michael
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
迈凯
Mài kǎi
A Chinese-style name meaning “striding toward victory”.
- 迈
- to stride forward
- 凯
- triumph, victory
Shorter than the phonetic form and carries a confident meaning.
Single character
凯
Kǎi
A single character meaning triumph.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Michael comes from.
Michael comes from Hebrew and means “who is like God?”. Michael is an archangel in the Bible.
Famous Michaels in Chinese
- Michael Jacksonsinger, the “King of Pop”迈克尔·杰克逊
- Michael Jordanbasketball player, Chicago Bulls迈克尔·乔丹
About Michael in Chinese
What does the name Michael mean?
Michael comes from Hebrew and means “who is like God?”. Michael is an archangel in the Bible.
How do you say Michael in Chinese?
Michael is written 迈克尔 and pronounced Mài kè ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for every Michael in Chinese books and news.
What does 迈凯 mean?
迈凯 (Mài kǎi) is a Chinese-style name for Michael: a Chinese-style name meaning “striding toward victory”. 迈 means “to stride forward”, 凯 means “triumph, victory”.
Which version of Michael is best for a tattoo?
迈克尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 迈凯 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.