Standard spelling
帕特里克
Pà tè lǐ kè
The standard Chinese spelling of Patrick.
- 帕
- a common name sound
- 特
- special; a common name sound
- 里
- a common name sound
- 克
- to overcome
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Patrick straight away.
Patrick in Chinese
In Chinese, Patrick is written 帕特里克 (Pà tè lǐ kè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 沛霖 (Pèi lín): a Chinese-style name meaning abundant, timely rain.
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帕特里克
Pà tè lǐ kè
Patrick
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
沛霖
Pèi lín
A Chinese-style name meaning abundant, timely rain.
- 沛
- abundant, full of vigour
- 霖
- timely rain
Close to the “Pat” sound of Patrick, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
沛
Pèi
A single character meaning abundance and vigour.
- 沛
- abundant, full of vigour
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Patrick comes from.
Patrick comes from the Latin Patricius, meaning “nobleman”. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
Famous Patricks in Chinese
- Patrick Starfictional character, SpongeBob SquarePants派大星
About Patrick in Chinese
What does the name Patrick mean?
Patrick comes from the Latin Patricius, meaning “nobleman”. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
How do you say Patrick in Chinese?
Patrick is written 帕特里克 and pronounced Pà tè lǐ kè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Patrick straight away.
What does 沛霖 mean?
沛霖 (Pèi lín) is a Chinese-style name for Patrick: a Chinese-style name meaning abundant, timely rain. 沛 means “abundant, full of vigour”, 霖 means “timely rain”.
Which version of Patrick is best for a tattoo?
帕特里克 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 沛霖 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.