Alice written in Chinese
爱丽丝 is the standard Chinese transliteration used for the English name in media, books, and dictionaries, but as a real Chinese given name it sounds obviously foreign because each character is chosen mainly for sound rather than native naming style.
3 real Chinese names for Alice
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Alice and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · elegant
Àilín
“fine jade with gentle grace”
Ai-lin closely echoes the opening sound of Alice while feeling smooth and natural in Chinese.
2 · classic
Yǎlì
“elegant jasmine beauty”
Ya-li picks up the soft A-li sound in Alice in a way that native speakers hear as feminine and easy.
3 ·
Ānlì
“peaceful and সুন্দর? ”
A nickname friends might use
小琳 Xiǎolín: Little Lin, a sweet friendly nickname.
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A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 林艾琳 (Lín Àilín). Many people choose a Chinese surname that sounds like their own last name, and a given name that carries the element their birth chart lacks.
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Alice comes from the old French form of Adelaide and ultimately means “noble” or “of noble kind.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Alice in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 爱丽丝, pronounced Àilìsī. 爱丽丝 is the standard Chinese transliteration used for the English name in media, books, and dictionaries, but as a real Chinese given name it sounds obviously foreign because each character is chosen mainly for sound rather than native naming style.
What is a good Chinese name for Alice?
Natural options that echo the sound of Alice: 艾琳 (Àilín, “fine jade with gentle grace”); 雅莉 (Yǎlì, “elegant jasmine beauty”); 安丽 (Ānlì, “peaceful and সুন্দর? ”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Alice in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 爱丽丝. As a real Chinese given name: for example 艾琳 (艾 = elegant herb; refined feel, 琳 = beautiful jade).
Can I use 爱丽丝 as my Chinese name?
You can, but Chinese speakers will read it as a foreign name. Most people who live, study or work with Chinese speakers prefer a short name with a Chinese family name and a meaningful given name.
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Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.