Standard spelling
妮可
Nī kě
The standard Chinese spelling of Nicole.
- 妮
- girl (a feminine name character)
- 可
- lovable
Recognised as Nicole by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Nicole in Chinese
In Chinese, Nicole is written 妮可 (Nī kě), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 霓珂 (Ní kē): a Chinese-style name meaning a rainbow and white jade.
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妮可
Nī kě
Nicole
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
霓珂
Ní kē
A Chinese-style name meaning a rainbow and white jade.
- 霓
- rainbow
- 珂
- a white, jade-like stone
Echoes the “Ni-co” in Nicole and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
霓
Ní
A single character meaning a rainbow.
- 霓
- rainbow
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Nicole comes from.
Nicole is the French feminine form of Nicolas, meaning “victory of the people”.
Famous Nicoles in Chinese
- Nicole Kidmanactress, The Hours妮可·基德曼
About Nicole in Chinese
What does the name Nicole mean?
Nicole is the French feminine form of Nicolas, meaning “victory of the people”.
How do you say Nicole in Chinese?
Nicole is written 妮可 and pronounced Nī kě. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Nicole by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 霓珂 mean?
霓珂 (Ní kē) is a Chinese-style name for Nicole: a Chinese-style name meaning a rainbow and white jade. 霓 means “rainbow”, 珂 means “a white, jade-like stone”.
Which version of Nicole is best for a tattoo?
妮可 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 霓珂 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.