Standard spelling
莱利
Lái lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Riley.
- 莱
- a common name sound
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
The version used for Riley in Chinese books, films and news.
Riley in Chinese
In Chinese, Riley is written 莱利 (Lái lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 瑞宁 (Ruì níng): a Chinese-style name meaning auspicious and tranquil.
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莱利
Lái lì
Riley
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
瑞宁
Ruì níng
A Chinese-style name meaning auspicious and tranquil.
- 瑞
- auspicious
- 宁
- tranquil
Keeps the “Ri-” sound of Riley, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
宁
Níng
A single character meaning tranquility.
- 宁
- tranquil
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Riley comes from.
Riley comes from an English surname and place name meaning “rye clearing”, and also from the Irish surname Reilly. It is used for both boys and girls.
About Riley in Chinese
What does the name Riley mean?
Riley comes from an English surname and place name meaning “rye clearing”, and also from the Irish surname Reilly. It is used for both boys and girls.
How do you say Riley in Chinese?
Riley is written 莱利 and pronounced Lái lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Riley in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 瑞宁 mean?
瑞宁 (Ruì níng) is a Chinese-style name for Riley: a Chinese-style name meaning auspicious and tranquil. 瑞 means “auspicious”, 宁 means “tranquil”.
Which version of Riley is best for a tattoo?
莱利 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 瑞宁 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.