Standard spelling
奎因
Kuí yīn
The standard Chinese spelling of Quinn.
- 奎
- a star linked to literature (奎宿)
- 因
- cause; a common name sound
Recognised as Quinn by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Quinn in Chinese
In Chinese, Quinn is written 奎因 (Kuí yīn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 清和 (Qīng hé): a Chinese-style name meaning clear and gentle.
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奎因
Kuí yīn
Quinn
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
清和
Qīng hé
A Chinese-style name meaning clear and gentle.
- 清
- clear, pure
- 和
- harmony
Echoes the “Quinn” in Quinn and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
清
Qīng
A single character meaning clarity and purity.
- 清
- clear, pure
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Quinn comes from.
Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning “descendant of Conn”; Conn may mean “chief” or “sense”. It is used for both boys and girls.
About Quinn in Chinese
What does the name Quinn mean?
Quinn comes from the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning “descendant of Conn”; Conn may mean “chief” or “sense”. It is used for both boys and girls.
How do you say Quinn in Chinese?
Quinn is written 奎因 and pronounced Kuí yīn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Quinn by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 清和 mean?
清和 (Qīng hé) is a Chinese-style name for Quinn: a Chinese-style name meaning clear and gentle. 清 means “clear, pure”, 和 means “harmony”.
Which version of Quinn is best for a tattoo?
奎因 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 清和 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.