Standard spelling
尼古拉斯
Ní gǔ lā sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Nicholas.
- 尼
- a common name sound
- 古
- ancient; a common name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Nicholas straight away.
Nicholas in Chinese
In Chinese, Nicholas is written 尼古拉斯 (Ní gǔ lā sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 宁远 (Níng yuǎn): a Chinese-style name meaning calm and far-reaching.
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尼古拉斯
Ní gǔ lā sī
Nicholas
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
宁远
Níng yuǎn
A Chinese-style name meaning calm and far-reaching.
- 宁
- tranquil
- 远
- far-reaching
Echoes “Ni-”; from 宁静致远, a calm mind reaches far.
Single character
远
Yuǎn
A single character meaning reaching far.
- 远
- far-reaching
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Nicholas comes from.
Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people”. Saint Nicholas is the origin of the Santa Claus tradition.
Famous Nicholass in Chinese
- Nicolas Cageactor, Leaving Las Vegas尼古拉斯·凯奇
About Nicholas in Chinese
What does the name Nicholas mean?
Nicholas comes from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning “victory of the people”. Saint Nicholas is the origin of the Santa Claus tradition.
How do you say Nicholas in Chinese?
Nicholas is written 尼古拉斯 and pronounced Ní gǔ lā sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Nicholas straight away.
What does 宁远 mean?
宁远 (Níng yuǎn) is a Chinese-style name for Nicholas: a Chinese-style name meaning calm and far-reaching. 宁 means “tranquil”, 远 means “far-reaching”.
Which version of Nicholas is best for a tattoo?
尼古拉斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 宁远 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.