In Chinese, Penelope is written 佩内洛普 (Pèi nèi luò pǔ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 佩瑶 (Pèi yáo): a Chinese-style name meaning a pendant of precious jade.
Pèi nèi luò pǔ
Penelope
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Pèi nèi luò pǔ
The standard Chinese spelling of Penelope.
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Penelope, light on meaning.
Pèi yáo
A Chinese-style name meaning a pendant of precious jade.
Sounds like the “Pen” of Penelope and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Yáo
A single character meaning precious jade.
One bold character when space is tight.
Penelope is a Greek name of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to words for “weft” or a kind of duck. In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus.
Penelope is a Greek name of uncertain meaning, possibly linked to words for “weft” or a kind of duck. In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus.
Penelope is written 佩内洛普 and pronounced Pèi nèi luò pǔ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Penelope, light on meaning.
佩瑶 (Pèi yáo) is a Chinese-style name for Penelope: a Chinese-style name meaning a pendant of precious jade. 佩 means “to wear as a pendant; to admire”, 瑶 means “precious jade”.
佩内洛普 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 佩瑶 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.