Standard spelling
苏珊
Sū shān
The standard Chinese spelling of Susan.
- 苏
- revival; a common name sound
- 珊
- coral
The version used for Susan in Chinese books, films and news.
Susan in Chinese
In Chinese, Susan is written 苏珊 (Sū shān), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 素心 (Sù xīn): a Chinese-style name meaning a pure heart.
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苏珊
Sū shān
Susan
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
素心
Sù xīn
A Chinese-style name meaning a pure heart.
- 素
- pure, plain
- 心
- heart
Keeps the “Su” sound of Susan, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
心
Xīn
A single character meaning heart.
- 心
- heart
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Susan comes from.
Susan is a short form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning “lily”.
Famous Susans in Chinese
- Susan Sarandonactress, Thelma & Louise苏珊·萨兰登
About Susan in Chinese
What does the name Susan mean?
Susan is a short form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning “lily”.
How do you say Susan in Chinese?
Susan is written 苏珊 and pronounced Sū shān. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Susan in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 素心 mean?
素心 (Sù xīn) is a Chinese-style name for Susan: a Chinese-style name meaning a pure heart. 素 means “pure, plain”, 心 means “heart”.
Which version of Susan is best for a tattoo?
苏珊 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 素心 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.