Standard spelling
威廉
Wēi lián
The standard Chinese spelling of William: “dignity and integrity”.
- 威
- dignity, might
- 廉
- integrity
Instantly recognised as William, with a genuinely strong meaning.
William in Chinese
In Chinese, William is written 威廉 (Wēi lián), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 伟良 (Wěi liáng): a Chinese-style name meaning great and good.
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威廉
Wēi lián
William
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
伟良
Wěi liáng
A Chinese-style name meaning great and good.
- 伟
- great, remarkable
- 良
- good, kind
Close to the “Wil-liam” sound of William, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
良
Liáng
A single character meaning goodness.
- 良
- good, kind
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where William comes from.
William comes from Germanic elements meaning “will” or “desire” and “helmet” or “protection”. William the Conqueror brought it to England in 1066.
Famous Williams in Chinese
- William Shakespeareplaywright and poet威廉·莎士比亚
About William in Chinese
What does the name William mean?
William comes from Germanic elements meaning “will” or “desire” and “helmet” or “protection”. William the Conqueror brought it to England in 1066.
How do you say William in Chinese?
William is written 威廉 and pronounced Wēi lián. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Instantly recognised as William, with a genuinely strong meaning.
What does 伟良 mean?
伟良 (Wěi liáng) is a Chinese-style name for William: a Chinese-style name meaning great and good. 伟 means “great, remarkable”, 良 means “good, kind”.
Which version of William is best for a tattoo?
威廉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 伟良 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.