Standard spelling
萨姆
Sà mǔ
The standard Chinese spelling of Sam.
- 萨
- a common name sound
- 姆
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Sam.
Sam in Chinese
In Chinese, Sam is written 萨姆 (Sà mǔ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 善宁 (Shàn níng): a Chinese-style name meaning kind and serene.
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萨姆
Sà mǔ
Sam
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
善宁
Shàn níng
A Chinese-style name meaning kind and serene.
- 善
- kindness, goodness
- 宁
- tranquil
Close to the “Sa-” sound of Sam, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
森
Sēn
A single character meaning forest.
- 森
- forest
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Sam comes from.
Sam is short for Samuel, from Hebrew, meaning “God has heard”, and also for Samantha.
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 萨姆 (Sà mǔ) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Sam.
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萨Wood姆Water
萨姆 carries Wood and Water. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Water; if it needs Fire, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Sam in Chinese
What does the name Sam mean?
Sam is short for Samuel, from Hebrew, meaning “God has heard”, and also for Samantha.
How do you say Sam in Chinese?
Sam is written 萨姆 and pronounced Sà mǔ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Sam.
What does 善宁 mean?
善宁 (Shàn níng) is a Chinese-style name for Sam: a Chinese-style name meaning kind and serene. 善 means “kindness, goodness”, 宁 means “tranquil”.
Which version of Sam is best for a tattoo?
萨姆 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 善宁 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.