In Chinese, Violet is written 薇奥莱特 (Wēi ào lái tè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 紫薇 (Zǐ wēi): a Chinese-style name meaning the crape myrtle, a purple blossom.
Wēi ào lái tè
Violet
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Wēi ào lái tè
The common Chinese spelling of Violet.
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Violet, light on meaning.
Zǐ wēi
A Chinese-style name meaning the crape myrtle, a purple blossom.
紫 means purple, like a violet, and 薇 echoes the “Vi-” sound.
Zǐ
A single character meaning purple.
One bold character when space is tight.
Violet comes from the name of the flower, from the Latin viola. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Violet comes from the name of the flower, from the Latin viola. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Violet is written 薇奥莱特 and pronounced Wēi ào lái tè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Violet, light on meaning.
紫薇 (Zǐ wēi) is a Chinese-style name for Violet: a Chinese-style name meaning the crape myrtle, a purple blossom. 紫 means “purple”, 薇 means “a delicate flower (as in 蔷薇, rose)”.
薇奥莱特 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 紫薇 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.