Brooklyn written in Chinese
布鲁克林 is the standard form used for the New York borough and for foreign-name transliteration, but as a Chinese personal name it sounds clearly imported because the characters are chosen for sound rather than natural name style.
3 real Chinese names for Brooklyn
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Brooklyn and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · elegant
Bǎilín
“cypress grace and fine jade”
Bai-lin keeps the opening B sound and a clear lin ending that gently echoes Brooklyn.
2 · warm
Bèilín
“flower buds and lovely jade”
Bei-lin reflects the B opening and the name’s final lyn sound in a soft, feminine way.
3 · modern
Bólín
“broad-minded and precious”
Bo-lin is a neat Chinese-style echo of Brooklyn, keeping its strong B start and lin finish.
A nickname friends might use
琳琳 Línlín: a sweet, friendly pet name built from 琳.
Add a Chinese family name
A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 林柏琳 (Lín Bǎilín). 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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Brooklyn comes from the New York place name, originally from Dutch Breukelen, often linked to the sense of marshy or broken land.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Brooklyn in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 布鲁克林, pronounced Bùlǔkèlín. 布鲁克林 is the standard form used for the New York borough and for foreign-name transliteration, but as a Chinese personal name it sounds clearly imported because the characters are chosen for sound rather than natural name style.
What is a good Chinese name for Brooklyn?
Natural options that echo the sound of Brooklyn: 柏琳 (Bǎilín, “cypress grace and fine jade”); 蓓琳 (Bèilín, “flower buds and lovely jade”); 博琳 (Bólín, “broad-minded and precious”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Brooklyn in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 布鲁克林. As a real Chinese given name: for example 柏琳 (柏 = cypress, steady strength, 琳 = fine jade, beauty).
Can I use 布鲁克林 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.
More girls’ names starting with B
Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.