Standard spelling
肖恩
Xiāo ēn
The standard Chinese spelling of Sean.
- 肖
- to resemble; a common name sound
- 恩
- grace, kindness
The version used for Sean in Chinese books, films and news.
Sean in Chinese
In Chinese, Sean is written 肖恩 (Xiāo ēn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 尚恩 (Shàng ēn): a Chinese-style name meaning one who values kindness.
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肖恩
Xiāo ēn
Sean
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
尚恩
Shàng ēn
A Chinese-style name meaning one who values kindness.
- 尚
- to value, esteem
- 恩
- grace, kindness
Keeps the “Sean” sound of Sean, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
恩
Ēn
A single character meaning grace and kindness.
- 恩
- grace, kindness
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Sean comes from.
Sean is the Irish form of John, meaning “God is gracious”, taken from the Anglo-Norman Jehan.
Famous Seans in Chinese
- Sean Conneryactor, the first film James Bond肖恩·康纳利
About Sean in Chinese
What does the name Sean mean?
Sean is the Irish form of John, meaning “God is gracious”, taken from the Anglo-Norman Jehan.
How do you say Sean in Chinese?
Sean is written 肖恩 and pronounced Xiāo ēn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Sean in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 尚恩 mean?
尚恩 (Shàng ēn) is a Chinese-style name for Sean: a Chinese-style name meaning one who values kindness. 尚 means “to value, esteem”, 恩 means “grace, kindness”.
Which version of Sean is best for a tattoo?
肖恩 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 尚恩 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.