Tài lè
The Chinese spelling used for Taylor Swift.
- 泰
- peaceful, grand (as in Mount Tai)
- 勒
- to rein in; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Taylor, light on meaning.
In Chinese, Taylor is written 泰勒 (Tài lè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 泰和 (Tài hé): a Chinese-style name meaning peace and harmony.
Tài lè
Taylor
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Tài lè
The Chinese spelling used for Taylor Swift.
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Taylor, light on meaning.
Tài hé
A Chinese-style name meaning peace and harmony.
Sounds like the “Tay-” of Taylor and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Hé
A single character meaning harmony.
One bold character when space is tight.
Taylor comes from an English occupational surname for a tailor, from the Old French tailleur, “cutter”. It is used for both boys and girls.
Taylor comes from an English occupational surname for a tailor, from the Old French tailleur, “cutter”. It is used for both boys and girls.
Taylor is written 泰勒 and pronounced Tài lè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Taylor, light on meaning.
泰和 (Tài hé) is a Chinese-style name for Taylor: a Chinese-style name meaning peace and harmony. 泰 means “peaceful, grand (as in Mount Tai)”, 和 means “harmony”.
泰勒 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 泰和 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.