Chinese name for Lincoln
Lincoln is usually written 林肯 (Lín kěn) 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 Lincoln.
Lincoln in Chinese, by sound
林肯
Lín kěn
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 Lincoln
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 林柯.
Lin echoes the start of Lincoln, and Ke means a strong branch that gives the name a steady, grounded feel.
Nan and Kai suggest a sturdy, upright character, much like the strength and principle associated with the name Lincoln.
About the name Lincoln
Lincoln is an English surname-turned-given-name derived from the city of Lincoln, from the Brythonic element lindo meaning pool or lake and the Latin colonia meaning colony.
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What is Lincoln in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Lincoln is 林肯 (Lín kěn). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Lincoln include 林柯 (lín kē), 楠楷 (nán kǎi), 磊坤 (lěi kūn).
How do you write Lincoln in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Lincoln is written 林肯. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 林柯.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Lincoln?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 林柯 (lín kē): Lin echoes the start of Lincoln, and Ke means a strong branch that gives the name a steady, grounded feel. 楠楷 (nán kǎi): Nan and Kai suggest a sturdy, upright character, much like the strength and principle associated with the name Lincoln. 磊坤 (lěi kūn): Lei and Kun together convey an open, vast and dependable spirit, echoing the solid presence of Lincoln.
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