In Chinese, Stephanie is written 斯蒂芬妮 (Sī dì fēn nī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 思涵 (Sī hán): a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful, with depth of character.
Sī dì fēn nī
Stephanie
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Sī dì fēn nī
The standard Chinese spelling of Stephanie.
Recognised as Stephanie by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Sī hán
A Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful, with depth of character.
Echoes the “Steph” in Stephanie and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Hán
A single character meaning depth of character.
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Stephanie is the French feminine form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, meaning “crown” or “wreath”.
Stephanie is the French feminine form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, meaning “crown” or “wreath”.
Stephanie is written 斯蒂芬妮 and pronounced Sī dì fēn nī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Stephanie by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
思涵 (Sī hán) is a Chinese-style name for Stephanie: a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful, with depth of character. 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”, 涵 means “depth of character”.
斯蒂芬妮 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 思涵 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.