Standard spelling
瑞安
Ruì ān
The common Chinese spelling of Ryan: “auspicious peace”.
- 瑞
- auspicious
- 安
- peace, calm
Reads like a real Chinese name already, and means good fortune and peace.
Ryan in Chinese
In Chinese, Ryan is written 瑞安 (Ruì ān), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 睿扬 (Ruì yáng): a Chinese-style name meaning wise and spirited.
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瑞安
Ruì ān
Ryan
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
睿扬
Ruì yáng
A Chinese-style name meaning wise and spirited.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
- 扬
- to rise, spread
Sounds like the “Ry-” of Ryan and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
瑞
Ruì
A single character meaning good fortune.
- 瑞
- auspicious
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Ryan comes from.
Ryan comes from the Irish surname Ó Riain, “descendant of Rian”. Rian may be linked to the Irish for “king”, but the meaning is uncertain.
Famous Ryans in Chinese
- Ryan Goslingactor, La La Land瑞恩·高斯林
- Ryan Reynoldsactor, Deadpool瑞安·雷诺兹
About Ryan in Chinese
What does the name Ryan mean?
Ryan comes from the Irish surname Ó Riain, “descendant of Rian”. Rian may be linked to the Irish for “king”, but the meaning is uncertain.
How do you say Ryan in Chinese?
Ryan is written 瑞安 and pronounced Ruì ān. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Reads like a real Chinese name already, and means good fortune and peace.
What does 睿扬 mean?
睿扬 (Ruì yáng) is a Chinese-style name for Ryan: a Chinese-style name meaning wise and spirited. 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”, 扬 means “to rise, spread”.
Which version of Ryan is best for a tattoo?
瑞安 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 睿扬 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.