Standard spelling
威尔
Wēi ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Will.
- 威
- dignity, might
- 尔
- a common name ending
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Will.
Will in Chinese
In Chinese, Will is written 威尔 (Wēi ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 威远 (Wēi yuǎn): a Chinese-style name meaning dignity that reaches far.
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威尔
Wēi ěr
Will
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
威远
Wēi yuǎn
A Chinese-style name meaning dignity that reaches far.
- 威
- dignity, might
- 远
- far-reaching
Close to the “Will” sound of Will, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
卫
Wèi
A single character meaning to guard, protect.
- 卫
- to guard, protect
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Will comes from.
Will is short for William, from Germanic words meaning “will” and “helmet”.
Famous Wills in Chinese
- Will Smithactor, Men in Black威尔·史密斯
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 威尔 (Wēi ěr) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Will.
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威Earth尔Fire
威尔 carries Earth and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Fire; if it needs Wood, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Will in Chinese
What does the name Will mean?
Will is short for William, from Germanic words meaning “will” and “helmet”.
How do you say Will in Chinese?
Will is written 威尔 and pronounced Wēi ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Will.
What does 威远 mean?
威远 (Wēi yuǎn) is a Chinese-style name for Will: a Chinese-style name meaning dignity that reaches far. 威 means “dignity, might”, 远 means “far-reaching”.
Which version of Will is best for a tattoo?
威尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 威远 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.