Standard spelling
南希
Nán xī
The standard Chinese spelling of Nancy.
- 南
- south
- 希
- hope
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Nancy straight away.
Nancy in Chinese
In Chinese, Nancy is written 南希 (Nán xī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 宁馨 (Níng xīn): a Chinese-style name meaning tranquil fragrance.
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南希
Nán xī
Nancy
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
宁馨
Níng xīn
A Chinese-style name meaning tranquil fragrance.
- 宁
- tranquil
- 馨
- fragrance
Echoes “Nan-”; from 宁馨儿, a classical phrase for a fine child.
Single character
宁
Níng
A single character meaning tranquility.
- 宁
- tranquil
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Nancy comes from.
Nancy began as a medieval pet form of Annis, an old form of Agnes, and was later associated with Anne.
About Nancy in Chinese
What does the name Nancy mean?
Nancy began as a medieval pet form of Annis, an old form of Agnes, and was later associated with Anne.
How do you say Nancy in Chinese?
Nancy is written 南希 and pronounced Nán xī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Nancy straight away.
What does 宁馨 mean?
宁馨 (Níng xīn) is a Chinese-style name for Nancy: a Chinese-style name meaning tranquil fragrance. 宁 means “tranquil”, 馨 means “fragrance”.
Which version of Nancy is best for a tattoo?
南希 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 宁馨 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.