My name in Chinese.
Your name has a story already. Let’s find a Chinese name that carries something of you into a new language — one you can understand, say with confidence, and feel proud to introduce.
Free Chinese name generator
Tell us a little about yourself. Every choice helps us find a name with the right sound, feeling and meaning.
Seen-name history is stored on this device so repeat visits can show new options. You can reset it at any time.
Your name possibilities
Names are suggestions, not official translations. Ask a Mandarin-speaking friend before using one for a tattoo or legal document.
What a Chinese name means
A Chinese name is more than a translation of your English name. The family name comes first; one or two given-name characters follow. Each character has its own associations, but the real meaning emerges when the whole name is spoken and understood together. We look for a name you can explain to a friend and feel comfortable using in everyday life.
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Choose the qualities and images that speak to you. Your English name can inspire the sound.
Explore the meaning
See each character, tone-marked pinyin and a plain-English explanation of the whole name.
Say it out loud
Listen, compare your options, then save a simple card with the name you love.
Chinese names, character by character
A strong name is more than pretty individual characters. It should feel comfortable as a full name, with a clear meaning and a sound you can learn to say.
林 · Lín — a real family name whose character also means “forest.”
知 · Zhī — to know, understand, and learn.
远 · Yuǎn — far away; a long view of the future.
Together: “a person who seeks understanding and looks beyond the immediate horizon.” This is an interpretation of the complete name, not a literal sentence hidden in its characters.
Choosing and using a Chinese name
Is this my official Chinese name?
No. The tool suggests names to explore. There is no single official translation of your English name, and a legal name change follows the rules of the place where you live.
How do I pronounce the tones?
Read the tone marks in the pinyin and use Listen as a first guide. Browser voices vary, so ask a Mandarin speaker to check the full name aloud.
Can I use a result on my passport or a tattoo?
Do not treat an automated suggestion as a legal name. Before using one on a permanent item or official document, have a Mandarin speaker review the characters, sound and context.
Does my birthday determine the name?
No. An optional month adds a loose seasonal image, and the day only varies equally ranked choices. This tool does not calculate a zodiac animal or a birth chart.