Standard spelling
扎卡里
Zhā kǎ lǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Zachary.
- 扎
- a common name sound
- 卡
- a common name sound
- 里
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Zachary, light on meaning.
Zachary in Chinese
In Chinese, Zachary is written 扎卡里 (Zhā kǎ lǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 泽宇 (Zé yǔ): a Chinese-style name meaning bounty as wide as the universe.
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扎卡里
Zhā kǎ lǐ
Zachary
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
泽宇
Zé yǔ
A Chinese-style name meaning bounty as wide as the universe.
- 泽
- grace, bounty (literally a pool)
- 宇
- the universe, boundless space
Sounds like the “Za-” of Zachary and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
泽
Zé
A single character meaning grace and bounty.
- 泽
- grace, bounty (literally a pool)
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Zachary comes from.
Zachary is the English form of Zacharias, from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning “God remembers”. In the Bible, Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist.
About Zachary in Chinese
What does the name Zachary mean?
Zachary is the English form of Zacharias, from the Hebrew Zekharyah, meaning “God remembers”. In the Bible, Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist.
How do you say Zachary in Chinese?
Zachary is written 扎卡里 and pronounced Zhā kǎ lǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Zachary, light on meaning.
What does 泽宇 mean?
泽宇 (Zé yǔ) is a Chinese-style name for Zachary: a Chinese-style name meaning bounty as wide as the universe. 泽 means “grace, bounty (literally a pool)”, 宇 means “the universe, boundless space”.
Which version of Zachary is best for a tattoo?
扎卡里 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 泽宇 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.