马修
The standard, compact transliteration of Matthew. 马 (mǎ) horse; 修 (xiū) cultivate — both meaningful.
Chinese Name for Matthew
Real Chinese name ideas for Matthew: phonetic transliterations, meaningful semantic names, and mixed options — each with pinyin, character meanings, and its Five Element.
Matthew means gift of God. A Chinese name for Matthew can keep its sound or use characters for blessing and cultivation.
Chinese name suggestions for Matthew
Each option below is a real, usable Chinese name — with pinyin, the meaning of every character, and the Five Element (Wu Xing) it carries. Phonetic names echo how Matthew sounds; semantic names carry a meaning you choose; mixed names do both.
Phonetic — sounds like Matthew
马太
The biblical transliteration (Matthew the apostle) using 太 (tài) great.
Semantic — a meaning you choose
恩修
恩 (ēn) grace/gift and 修 (xiū) cultivate — 'gift and cultivate', matching Matthew's 'gift of God' meaning.
Mixed — sound and meaning
铭修
铭 (míng) engrave keeps a soft 'ma'-ish sound and 修 (xiū) cultivate — meaningful and close.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Chinese name for Matthew?
- 马修 (Mǎxiū) is the standard transliteration of Matthew. 恩修 (Ēn Xiū, 'grace and cultivate') is a meaningful name using Matthew's 'gift' meaning.
- What Chinese name means gift like Matthew?
- Matthew means 'gift of God'; 恩修 (Ēn Xiū) uses 恩 (grace/gift) to capture that sense directly.
- How do you say Matthew in Chinese?
- Chinese speakers say Mǎxiū (马修), tones third, first.
Want a set built from your own birth date and the Five Elements balance? Try the Chinese Name Generator →
Eastve provides cultural and entertainment content only. It is not medical, financial, or legal advice, and does not guarantee any outcome.