Matthew written in Chinese
马修 is the standard Chinese transliteration used for foreigners, biblical contexts, and media references, but as a personal name it sounds clearly imported because its main job is matching the foreign pronunciation rather than forming a native-style given name.
3 real Chinese names for Matthew
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Matthew and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · modern
Mùxiū
“bathed in grace, growing in character”
沐修 echoes Matthew through the opening mu- sound and a soft ending similar to “-thew.”
2 · warm
Mùqiān
“admiring humility and grace”
慕谦 picks up the Ma-/Mat- feel with 慕, while the full name keeps a gentle rhythm that suits Matthew.
3 · classic
Míngxiū
“bright-minded and self-cultivating”
明修 does not copy Matthew directly, but its M opening and xiu ending give a subtle sound link while feeling fully Chinese.
A nickname friends might use
阿修 Āxiū: a friendly nickname built from Xiu.
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A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李沐修 (Lǐ Mùxiū). 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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Matthew comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu and means “gift of God.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Matthew in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 马修, pronounced Mǎxiū. 马修 is the standard Chinese transliteration used for foreigners, biblical contexts, and media references, but as a personal name it sounds clearly imported because its main job is matching the foreign pronunciation rather than forming a native-style given name.
What is a good Chinese name for Matthew?
Natural options that echo the sound of Matthew: 沐修 (Mùxiū, “bathed in grace, growing in character”); 慕谦 (Mùqiān, “admiring humility and grace”); 明修 (Míngxiū, “bright-minded and self-cultivating”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Matthew in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 马修. As a real Chinese given name: for example 沐修 (沐 = bathed in kindness, 修 = cultivate and improve).
Can I use 马修 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.