Here's how to find your Chinese name and let everyone know who you are
If you were your mother, what would you call yourself?
Whether you like your birth name or not, there's not much you can do to change it.
But let's be honest– getting to name for yourself would be pretty cool!
Fortunately, now you can.
The great Charlemagne once said, "To have a different language is to have a different soul."
And how true it is!
When we learn a new language, we have the opportunity to embrace our new identity.
So, it only makes sense to give it a new name, right?
If you want to learn how to pronounce your name and introduce yourself in Chinese, you've come to the right place. In this website, learn how to pronounce your name in Chinese and write and introduce yourself like a native speaker.
Let's get it now!
My name in Chinese:
If you're wondering how to say your name in Chinese, there are many resources to help you find the answer. After learning some basics of Chinese and becoming more talkative, saying your name the same way you would say it in English can sound awkward and choppy.
If you want a Chinese name, here are some tips to finally get one.
Ask a friend or Chinese teacher for the name
Auto-generated names from name converters can be bad. Finding a natural-sounding name in Chinese using online tools can be difficult, especially if the name is more than her three syllables. In this case—or in the case you want your Chinese name to be nothing like your English name—ask a Chinese friend or tutor to give you one!
This is what I did when I started learning Chinese. My English name is Brooke, and I didn't like any of the results from online translation tools, so my tutor gave me the name 嘉莉 (jiā lì), which means “beautiful woman.” Not only did it sound much better, but I was very honored she gave me such a name!
My English name (Brooke) was translated as 布魯克 (bùlǔkè) by the name generators, which just didn't sound as appealing to me.
Rename yourself - you can use our services
One of my favorite things about learning new languages is that each one gives you a new identity! You didn't have the opportunity to name yourself when you were born, but now that you're learning a new language, you do!
If you don't have Chinese friends or a tutor, name yourself after your favorite Chinese drama character, pop singer, historical figure or even browse lists of common Chinese names for inspiration.
Watching Chinese media—like dramas, music videos and movies—can do more than just give you new name ideas and improve your listening skills. You can actually become fluent off of them!
