Chinese name for Samuel
Samuel is usually written 塞缪尔 (sāi miù ěr) 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 Samuel.
Samuel in Chinese, by sound
塞缪尔
sāi miù ěr
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 Samuel
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 森宇.
The first character sounds like the opening of Samuel and the second gives a grand, universe-wide feeling.
About the name Samuel
Samuel comes from the Hebrew name Shemuel, meaning heard by God or name of God.
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What is Samuel in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Samuel is 塞缪尔 (sāi miù ěr). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Samuel include 森宇 (sēn yǔ), 圣铭 (shèng míng).
How do you write Samuel in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Samuel is written 塞缪尔. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 森宇.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Samuel?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 森宇 (sēn yǔ): The first character sounds like the opening of Samuel and the second gives a grand, universe-wide feeling. 圣铭 (shèng míng): Samuel's connection to hearing God is echoed by wisdom and being remembered.
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