Standard spelling
莫莉
Mò lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Molly.
- 莫
- a common name sound
- 莉
- jasmine
The version used for Molly in Chinese books, films and news.
Molly in Chinese
In Chinese, Molly is written 莫莉 (Mò lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 茉莉 (Mò lì): a Chinese-style name meaning jasmine.
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莫莉
Mò lì
Molly
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
茉莉
Mò lì
A Chinese-style name meaning jasmine.
- 茉
- jasmine (as in 茉莉)
- 莉
- jasmine
Keeps the “Mol-ly” sound of Molly, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
茉
Mò
A single character meaning jasmine.
- 茉
- jasmine (as in 茉莉)
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Molly comes from.
Molly began as a pet form of Mary and is now a popular name of its own, especially in Britain and Ireland.
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 莫莉 (Mò lì) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Molly.
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莫Water莉Wood
莫莉 carries Water and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Wood; if it needs Fire, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Molly in Chinese
What does the name Molly mean?
Molly began as a pet form of Mary and is now a popular name of its own, especially in Britain and Ireland.
How do you say Molly in Chinese?
Molly is written 莫莉 and pronounced Mò lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Molly in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 茉莉 mean?
茉莉 (Mò lì) is a Chinese-style name for Molly: a Chinese-style name meaning jasmine. 茉 means “jasmine (as in 茉莉)”, 莉 means “jasmine”.
Which version of Molly is best for a tattoo?
莫莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 茉莉 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.