Chinese name for Grace
Grace is usually written 格蕾丝 (Gé lěi sī) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Grace.
Grace in Chinese, by sound
格蕾丝
Gé lěi sī
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Grace
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 锦萱.
锦 starts with a similar hard sound to Grace and 萱 carries the soft ending, together meaning splendid joy.
容 means tolerant and gracious while 安 means calm, reflecting the kindness inside the name Grace.
About the name Grace
Grace comes from the Latin word gratia, meaning favor, charm, or thanks.
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What is Grace in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Grace is 格蕾丝 (Gé lěi sī). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Grace include 锦萱 (jǐn xuān), 容安 (róng ān), 宥宁 (yòu níng).
How do you write Grace in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Grace is written 格蕾丝. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 锦萱.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Grace?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 锦萱 (jǐn xuān): 锦 starts with a similar hard sound to Grace and 萱 carries the soft ending, together meaning splendid joy. 容安 (róng ān): 容 means tolerant and gracious while 安 means calm, reflecting the kindness inside the name Grace. 宥宁 (yòu níng): 宥 means forgiving and generous and 宁 means peaceful, a quiet match for the favor and charm of Grace.
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