Standard spelling
弗吉尼亚
Fú jí ní yà
The standard Chinese spelling of Virginia.
- 弗
- a common name sound
- 吉
- lucky
- 尼
- a common name sound
- 亚
- Asia; a common name sound
The version used for Virginia in Chinese books, films and news.
Virginia in Chinese
In Chinese, Virginia is written 弗吉尼亚 (Fú jí ní yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 吉雅 (Jí yǎ): a Chinese-style name meaning lucky and elegant.
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弗吉尼亚
Fú jí ní yà
Virginia
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
吉雅
Jí yǎ
A Chinese-style name meaning lucky and elegant.
- 吉
- lucky
- 雅
- elegant, refined
Keeps the “-ginia” sound of Virginia, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
洁
Jié
A single character meaning pure, clean.
- 洁
- pure, clean
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Virginia comes from.
Virginia comes from the Roman family name Verginius, linked with virgo, “maiden”. The US state was named after Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
Famous Virginias in Chinese
- Virginia Woolfnovelist, Mrs Dalloway弗吉尼亚·伍尔夫
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 弗吉尼亚 (Fú jí ní yà) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Virginia.
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弗Water吉Wood尼Fire亚Earth
弗吉尼亚 carries Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water, Wood, Fire or Earth; if it needs Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Virginia mean?
Virginia comes from the Roman family name Verginius, linked with virgo, “maiden”. The US state was named after Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen.
How do you say Virginia in Chinese?
Virginia is written 弗吉尼亚 and pronounced Fú jí ní yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Virginia in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 吉雅 mean?
吉雅 (Jí yǎ) is a Chinese-style name for Virginia: a Chinese-style name meaning lucky and elegant. 吉 means “lucky”, 雅 means “elegant, refined”.
Which version of Virginia is best for a tattoo?
弗吉尼亚 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 吉雅 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.