Standard spelling
菲利普
Fēi lì pǔ
The standard Chinese spelling of Philip.
- 菲
- fragrant, lush
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
- 普
- universal; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Philip.
Philip in Chinese
In Chinese, Philip is written 菲利普 (Fēi lì pǔ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 斐立 (Fěi lì): a Chinese-style name meaning brilliant and steadfast.
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菲利普
Fēi lì pǔ
Philip
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
斐立
Fěi lì
A Chinese-style name meaning brilliant and steadfast.
- 斐
- brilliant, elegant
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
Sounds like the “Phi-” of Philip and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
斐
Fěi
A single character meaning brilliant, elegant.
- 斐
- brilliant, elegant
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Philip comes from.
Philip comes from the Greek Philippos, meaning “lover of horses”. Philip was one of the twelve apostles.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 菲利普 (Fēi lì pǔ) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Philip.
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菲Wood利Fire普Water
菲利普 carries Wood, Fire and Water. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Fire or Water; if it needs Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Philip in Chinese
What does the name Philip mean?
Philip comes from the Greek Philippos, meaning “lover of horses”. Philip was one of the twelve apostles.
How do you say Philip in Chinese?
Philip is written 菲利普 and pronounced Fēi lì pǔ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Philip.
What does 斐立 mean?
斐立 (Fěi lì) is a Chinese-style name for Philip: a Chinese-style name meaning brilliant and steadfast. 斐 means “brilliant, elegant”, 立 means “to stand firm, establish”.
Which version of Philip is best for a tattoo?
菲利普 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 斐立 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.