Lincoln written in Chinese
林肯 is the standard Chinese transliteration for the English name, especially for Abraham Lincoln and place names, so it reads as clearly foreign rather than like a natural Chinese given name.
3 real Chinese names for Lincoln
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Lincoln and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · classic
Línkūn
“woodland strength and grounded breadth”
Lin echoes the opening of Lincoln closely, and Kun gives a firm ending that feels near the name’s final sound.
2 · warm
Línkǎi
“gentle abundance and open-hearted joy”
Lin is echoed by 霖, pronounced lin, while 恺 adds a bright, compact ending that keeps the overall feel close.
3 · bold
Língkūn
“rising spirit and treasured character”
Ling/Kun does not copy Lincoln directly, but it echoes its rhythm and consonants in a way that sounds natural in Chinese.
A nickname friends might use
林林 Línlín: a friendly repeating nickname built from Lin, suggesting warmth and a leafy, lively feel.
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A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李林坤 (Lǐ Línkūn). 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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Lincoln is an English surname and given name from a place name meaning "lake settlement" or "colony by the pool" in Old English.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Lincoln in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 林肯, pronounced Línkěn. 林肯 is the standard Chinese transliteration for the English name, especially for Abraham Lincoln and place names, so it reads as clearly foreign rather than like a natural Chinese given name.
What is a good Chinese name for Lincoln?
Natural options that echo the sound of Lincoln: 林坤 (Línkūn, “woodland strength and grounded breadth”); 霖恺 (Línkǎi, “gentle abundance and open-hearted joy”); 凌琨 (Língkūn, “rising spirit and treasured character”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Lincoln in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 林肯. As a real Chinese given name: for example 林坤 (林 = forest, many trees, 坤 = earth, steady breadth).
Can I use 林肯 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.