Chinese name for Jasper

Jasper is usually written 贾斯珀 (Jiǎ sī pò) 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 Jasper.

Jasper in Chinese, by sound

贾斯珀

Jiǎ sī pò

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 Jasper

Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 宝煜.

宝煜bǎo yùCarries the meaning of Jasper

A treasure that shines matches both the gemstone and the treasure bearer behind Jasper.

  • 宝: treasure, cherished · Earth
  • 煜: bright, shining; radiant · Fire
锦瑞jǐn ruìCarries the meaning of Jasper

Brocade and auspiciousness reflect the precious, fortunate sense of the name Jasper.

  • 锦: brocade; splendid and richly patterned · Metal
  • 瑞: auspicious; a happy sign, as in timely snow (瑞雪) · Metal

About the name Jasper

Jasper is an English name from the Persian word for treasure bearer, and also a gemstone name.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jasper in Chinese?

The usual phonetic version of Jasper is 贾斯珀 (Jiǎ sī pò). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Jasper include 宝煜 (bǎo yù), 锦瑞 (jǐn ruì).

How do you write Jasper in Chinese characters?

Phonetically, Jasper is written 贾斯珀. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 宝煜.

What is a good Chinese name for someone called Jasper?

Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 宝煜 (bǎo yù): A treasure that shines matches both the gemstone and the treasure bearer behind Jasper. 锦瑞 (jǐn ruì): Brocade and auspiciousness reflect the precious, fortunate sense of the name Jasper.

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