Holmes in Chinese

How do you say Holmes in Chinese?

Holmes is 霍姆斯 (Huòmǔsī) in Chinese. A full name keeps its English order with a dot between: Sarah Holmes is 莎拉·霍姆斯 (Shālā Huòmǔsī).

What Chinese family name is like Holmes?

霍 (huò), 侯 (hóu): each sounds like the start of Holmes, 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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