Standard spelling
瑞秋
Ruì qiū
The best-known Chinese spelling of Rachel: “auspicious autumn”.
- 瑞
- auspicious
- 秋
- autumn
Familiar from the Chinese version of Friends, and lovely in meaning.
Rachel in Chinese
In Chinese, Rachel is written 瑞秋 (Ruì qiū), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 瑞晴 (Ruì qíng): a Chinese-style name meaning auspicious clear skies.
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瑞秋
Ruì qiū
Rachel
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
瑞晴
Ruì qíng
A Chinese-style name meaning auspicious clear skies.
- 瑞
- auspicious
- 晴
- clear sky
Echoes the “Ra-” in Rachel and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
瑞
Ruì
A single character meaning good fortune.
- 瑞
- auspicious
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Rachel comes from.
Rachel comes from Hebrew and means “ewe”. In the Bible she is the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph.
Famous Rachels in Chinese
- Rachel Greenfictional character, Friends瑞秋·格林
- Rachel McAdamsactress, The Notebook瑞秋·麦克亚当斯
About Rachel in Chinese
What does the name Rachel mean?
Rachel comes from Hebrew and means “ewe”. In the Bible she is the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph.
How do you say Rachel in Chinese?
Rachel is written 瑞秋 and pronounced Ruì qiū. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Familiar from the Chinese version of Friends, and lovely in meaning.
What does 瑞晴 mean?
瑞晴 (Ruì qíng) is a Chinese-style name for Rachel: a Chinese-style name meaning auspicious clear skies. 瑞 means “auspicious”, 晴 means “clear sky”.
Which version of Rachel is best for a tattoo?
瑞秋 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 瑞晴 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.