We’ll be honest with you—one of the questions we get asked the most on CantoneseClass101 is on — yes, you guessed it — names. The most frequently asked questions include:
For those who want to have their name in Cantonese, we have made it simple for you to write your name today. Yes, today! This post is your one-stop guide regarding Cantonese names!
Want to know how to write your name in Cantonese? Just ask us! We’ll write your name in Cantonese.
How can you ask? First, log in to CantoneseClass101. Then, simply leave a comment on this page.
Or, you can take out the sound of Chinese characters and make your Cantonese name that sounds similar to your English name.
For example, if your name is “Daniel,” you can break it down into three syllable. Da, Ni, El. Then, find a Cantonese character that sounds similar to each syllabe. 丹 (daan1,) 尼 (nei4,) and 爾 (ji5.) Lastly, place them together as in 丹尼爾 (daan1 nei4 yi5) for “Daniel.”
Here are some English names in Chinese characters.
If you cannot find your name on this list or want to make your name in Cantonese characters by yourself, here’s our audio series for you. Check out Cantonese Pronunciation Series and learn the basic Chinese characters and their pronunciation. This will help you learn basic Chinese characters and start writing your name in Cantonese by yourself!
Here’s a list of Cantonese names hand-picked by our team. Pick the one that you like and use it as your Cantonese name.
Hi Revathivijay!
Your name in Cantonese might be translated as "列華蒂維傑" (lit6 waa4 dai6 wai4 git6). 😊 Keep in mind that names can be translated in different ways based on pronunciation and meaning, so this is just one option.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
Team CantoneseClass101.com
Hi Vijay!
你好！(nei5 hou2! "Hello!") 😊
If you're interested in knowing how to say your name in Cantonese, "Vijay" can be transliterated as "韋傑" (wai4 git6). The name "韋" (wai4) is a common surname, and "傑" (git6) means "outstanding" or "heroic." It's a meaningful and strong name!
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
Team CantoneseClass101.com
Hi Lily!
That's a beautiful thought! 🌸 To create a name that reflects "Irish Flower" while incorporating 愛 (oi3, "love"), we could consider something like 愛花 (oi3 faa1), which directly translates to "Love Flower." While it doesn't directly include "Irish," it maintains the essence of love and flowers, reflecting both your name and a lovely sentiment.
If you have any specific ideas or need further help, feel free to let us know. 😊
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank You!")
Team CantoneseClass101.com
Cantonese name and meaning
I want my name in Cantonese.
Hi Hizar!
Thanks for reaching out! 😊 Your name "Hizar" can be transliterated into Cantonese as 希扎 (hei1 zaat3). However, please note that transliterations might not always carry a specific meaning as they primarily focus on matching the sound of your name.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
Team CantoneseClass101.com
I want my name to represent my Irish heritage. Would it be possible to create a name that is something like "irish flower"? My name is Lily, hence the flower. I know Ireland is 愛爾蘭 with 愛 meaning love, which it quite nice. Is it possible to include? Thank you!
I want to know how to write my Cantonese name and the meaning of it (Hizar)
I want my Chinese name
Hi Lois!
Lois 呢個名可以譯做「羅伊絲」(lo4 ji1 si1) 喺廣東話入面。(The name "Lois" can be translated as "羅伊絲" (lo4 ji1 si1) in Cantonese.) 😊
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
Team CantoneseClass101.com
What's your name? Leave a comment. We'll write your name in the Cantonese alphabet ?