We’ll be honest with you—one of the questions we get asked the most on CantoneseClass101 is on — yes, you guessed it — names. The most frequently asked questions include:
For those who want to have their name in Cantonese, we have made it simple for you to write your name today. Yes, today! This post is your one-stop guide regarding Cantonese names!
Want to know how to write your name in Cantonese? Just ask us! We’ll write your name in Cantonese.
How can you ask? First, log in to CantoneseClass101. Then, simply leave a comment on this page.
Or, you can take out the sound of Chinese characters and make your Cantonese name that sounds similar to your English name.
For example, if your name is “Daniel,” you can break it down into three syllable. Da, Ni, El. Then, find a Cantonese character that sounds similar to each syllabe. 丹 (daan1,) 尼 (nei4,) and 爾 (ji5.) Lastly, place them together as in 丹尼爾 (daan1 nei4 yi5) for “Daniel.”
Here are some English names in Chinese characters.
If you cannot find your name on this list or want to make your name in Cantonese characters by yourself, here’s our audio series for you. Check out Cantonese Pronunciation Series and learn the basic Chinese characters and their pronunciation. This will help you learn basic Chinese characters and start writing your name in Cantonese by yourself!
Here’s a list of Cantonese names hand-picked by our team. Pick the one that you like and use it as your Cantonese name.
Hello! I'm Krishna Dwaipayan Mitra. How do I write my name in Cantonese? Please help
你好, Jason!
Your name is transliterated into Cantonese as 傑森 (Git San). It’s simple yet carries a strong and modern feel!👍
Let us know if you have any questions.
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你好
My name is Jason
多謝
Hi Silvia! 😊
If you're wondering how to say those names in Cantonese, here's a helpful translation:
- Ammie: 阿美 (aa3 mei5)
- Moie: 妹 (mui6)
Keep practicing and you'll be introducing yourselves in Cantonese in no time! 加油!(gaa1 jau2, "Keep it up!")
Let us know if you have any questions.
Team CantoneseClass101.com
Ammie
and
Moie
Thanks!
Hi Steven! 👋
Great question! In Cantonese, "Steven" can be translated as both 史蒂文 (si2 dai6 man4) and 史蒂芬 (si2 dai6 fan1). Both are commonly used, so you can choose the one you prefer! 😊
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
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Hi Maria!
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We understand that time can be a constraint, but even a little bit of study can go a long way.
In Cantonese, "Maria" can be spelled as 瑪莉亞 (maa5 lei6 aa3).
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
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Hi Dennis!
Thanks for reaching out! 😊 Your name in Cantonese can be translated phonetically. "Dennis" can be pronounced as "單尼斯" (daan1 nei4 si1), "Duy" as "德維" (dak1 wai4), and "Dang" as "鄧" (dang6).
If you have any more questions, feel free to let us know.👍
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
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Hi Agustin!
你好!(nei5 hou2! "Hello!") 😊
To say your name in Cantonese, it would be something like "阿古斯丁 大衛 塞爾凡特" (aa3 gu1 si1 ding1 daai6 wai6 coi3 ji5 faan4 te1). Keep in mind that this is a phonetic translation, so it may vary slightly depending on local dialects or personal preferences.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
多謝! (do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
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Hi Nancy!
Nancy 喺廣東話點講呢?(Nancy hai6 gwong2 dung1 waa2 dim2 gong2 ne1? "How do you say Nancy in Cantonese?") In Cantonese, names are often transliterated based on pronunciation. "Nancy" can be pronounced as "南茜" (naam4 sai1) or simply "Nancy" with a Cantonese accent.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
多謝! (Do1 ze6! "Thank you!")
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