Chinese name for Matthew
Matthew is usually written 马修 (Mǎ xiū) 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 Matthew.
Matthew in Chinese, by sound
马修
Mǎ xiū
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 Matthew
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 铭泽.
Ming means to inscribe and Ze means grace, reflecting the gifted and gracious meaning of Matthew.
About the name Matthew
Matthew comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning gift of God.
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What is Matthew in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Matthew is 马修 (Mǎ xiū). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Matthew include 铭泽 (míng zé), 瑞安 (ruì ān).
How do you write Matthew in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Matthew is written 马修. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 铭泽.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Matthew?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 铭泽 (míng zé): Ming means to inscribe and Ze means grace, reflecting the gifted and gracious meaning of Matthew. 瑞安 (ruì ān): Rui is a happy sign and An is peace, a gentle echo of the gift of God meaning in Matthew.
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