- 艾 ài
- 安 ān
Each sounds like the start of Ellis, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.
Ellis in Chinese
How Chinese writes Ellis
埃利斯 Āilìsī
我叫约翰·埃利斯。 Wǒ jiào Yuēhàn Āilìsī. My name is John Ellis.
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How do you say Ellis in Chinese?
Ellis is 埃利斯 (Āilìsī) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: John Ellis is 约翰·埃利斯 (Yuēhàn Āilìsī).
What Chinese family name is like Ellis?
艾 (ài), 安 (ān): each sounds like the start of Ellis, so a Chinese-style name for you can begin with one.
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.
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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