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Elijah in Chinese

How Chinese writes Elijah

以利亚 Yǐlìyà

我叫以利亚。 Wǒ jiào Yǐlìyà. My name is Elijah.

Chinese-style names for Elijah

安毅黎 Ān Yìlí

  1. 安 ān Family name
  2. 毅 yì resolute
  3. 黎 lí multitude

安 is a common family name; 毅 and 黎 echo yǐ lì, how Chinese begins Elijah (以利亚).

倪艺力 Ní Yìlì

  1. 倪 ní Family name
  2. 艺 yì skill
  3. 力 lì force

倪 is a common family name; 艺 and 力 echo yǐ lì, how Chinese begins Elijah (以利亚).

王逸黎 Wáng Yìlí

  1. 王 wáng Family name
  2. 逸 yì leisurely
  3. 黎 lí multitude

王 is a common family name; 逸 and 黎 echo yǐ lì, how Chinese begins Elijah (以利亚).

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How do you say Elijah in Chinese?

Elijah is 以利亚 (Yǐlìyà) in Chinese. To say “My name is Elijah”, say 我叫以利亚 (Wǒ jiào Yǐlìyà).

How does Chinese write English names?

By sound, with characters picked for how they are said: Michael is 迈克尔 (Màikè’ěr). Newspapers, subtitles and books use one usual form for each common name.

What is a Chinese-style name?

A name made the Chinese way: a one-character family name first, then one or two characters picked for their meaning. Many learners use one in class.

Can I use this name?

It’s a starting point. Ask a Chinese speaker or teacher before you put it on anything that lasts, like a tattoo or a document.

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