Standard spelling
史蒂文
Shǐ dì wén
The standard Chinese spelling of Steven.
- 史
- history; a common name sound
- 蒂
- flower stem; a common name sound
- 文
- culture, literary grace
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Steven straight away.
Steven in Chinese
In Chinese, Steven is written 史蒂文 (Shǐ dì wén), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 思文 (Sī wén): a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and cultured.
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史蒂文
Shǐ dì wén
Steven
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
思文
Sī wén
A Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and cultured.
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
- 文
- culture, literary grace
Close to the “Ste-ven” sound of Steven, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
思
Sī
A single character meaning thought and reflection.
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Steven comes from.
Steven is a form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, meaning “crown” or “wreath”. Saint Stephen is honoured as the first Christian martyr.
Famous Stevens in Chinese
- Steven Spielbergfilm director, Jurassic Park史蒂文·斯皮尔伯格
About Steven in Chinese
What does the name Steven mean?
Steven is a form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, meaning “crown” or “wreath”. Saint Stephen is honoured as the first Christian martyr.
How do you say Steven in Chinese?
Steven is written 史蒂文 and pronounced Shǐ dì wén. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Steven straight away.
What does 思文 mean?
思文 (Sī wén) is a Chinese-style name for Steven: a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and cultured. 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”, 文 means “culture, literary grace”.
Which version of Steven is best for a tattoo?
史蒂文 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 思文 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.