Standard spelling
摩根
Mó gēn
The standard Chinese spelling of Morgan.
- 摩
- a common name sound
- 根
- root; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Morgan, light on meaning.
Morgan in Chinese
In Chinese, Morgan is written 摩根 (Mó gēn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 墨涵 (Mò hán): a Chinese-style name meaning ink and depth of character.
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摩根
Mó gēn
Morgan
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
墨涵
Mò hán
A Chinese-style name meaning ink and depth of character.
- 墨
- ink
- 涵
- depth of character
Sounds like the “Mor-gan” of Morgan and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
墨
Mò
A single character meaning ink.
- 墨
- ink
The ink of calligraphy itself; fitting for brush art.
Where Morgan comes from.
Morgan is a Welsh name, possibly meaning “sea circle” or “sea chief”, though its origin is uncertain. It appears in Arthurian legend as Morgan le Fay and is used for both boys and girls.
Famous Morgans in Chinese
- Morgan Freemanactor, The Shawshank Redemption摩根·弗里曼
About Morgan in Chinese
What does the name Morgan mean?
Morgan is a Welsh name, possibly meaning “sea circle” or “sea chief”, though its origin is uncertain. It appears in Arthurian legend as Morgan le Fay and is used for both boys and girls.
How do you say Morgan in Chinese?
Morgan is written 摩根 and pronounced Mó gēn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Morgan, light on meaning.
What does 墨涵 mean?
墨涵 (Mò hán) is a Chinese-style name for Morgan: a Chinese-style name meaning ink and depth of character. 墨 means “ink”, 涵 means “depth of character”.
Which version of Morgan is best for a tattoo?
摩根 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 墨涵 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.