A collection of 18 names
Indian names in Chinese
Compare Chinese options for a curated selection of given-name spellings used in Indian contexts. Start with the name you use, then explore candidates chosen for sound, meaning, or both.
Compare the namesNames, characters and meanings
The sound-based and meaning-based names serve different purposes. Open an entry for all three candidates, pronunciation, script options and writing guides.
Aarav in Chinese
Sanskrit · peaceful, calm
- Sound-based
- 阿拉夫Ā Lā Fū
- Meaning-based
- 安宁Ān Níng
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Aditya in Chinese
Sanskrit · sun, son of Aditi
- Sound-based
- 阿迪亚Ā Dí Yà
- Meaning-based
- 阳辉Yáng Huī
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Aisha in Chinese
Arabic · alive, living
- Sound-based
- 艾莎Ài Shā
- Meaning-based
- 怡欣Yí Xīn
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Ananya in Chinese
Sanskrit · unique, matchless
- Sound-based
- 阿南亚Ā Nán Yà
- Meaning-based
- 唯雅Wéi Yǎ
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Anika in Chinese
Sanskrit · graceful, sweet-faced
- Sound-based
- 阿妮卡Ā Nī Kǎ
- Meaning-based
- 雅欣Yǎ Xīn
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Arjun in Chinese
Sanskrit · bright, shining
- Sound-based
- 阿尔琪Ā Ěr Qí
- Meaning-based
- 耀杰Yào Jié
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Diya in Chinese
Sanskrit · lamp, light
- Sound-based
- 迪娅Dí Yà
- Meaning-based
- 灵悦Líng Yuè
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Isha in Chinese
Sanskrit · goddess, ruler
- Sound-based
- 伊莎Yī Shā
- Meaning-based
- 灵韵Líng Yùn
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Ishaan in Chinese
Sanskrit · sun, lord Shiva, northeast
- Sound-based
- 伊尚Yī Shàng
- Meaning-based
- 晨耀Chén Yào
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Kabir in Chinese
Arabic · great, powerful
- Sound-based
- 卡比尔Kǎ Bǐ Ěr
- Meaning-based
- 伟杰Wěi Jié
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Kavya in Chinese
Sanskrit · poetry, poetic work
- Sound-based
- 卡维娅Kǎ Wéi Yà
- Meaning-based
- 诗韵Shī Yùn
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Meera in Chinese
Sanskrit · prosperous, ocean
- Sound-based
- 米拉Mǐ Lā
- Meaning-based
- 海悦Hǎi Yuè
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Neha in Chinese
Sanskrit · love, affection
- Sound-based
- 妮哈Nī Hā
- Meaning-based
- 思悦Sī Yuè
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Priya in Chinese
Sanskrit · beloved, dear
- Sound-based
- 普里亚Pǔ Lǐ Yà
- Meaning-based
- 爱心Ài Xīn
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Reyansh in Chinese
Sanskrit · ray of light, part of Vishnu
- Sound-based
- 雷腾然Léi Téng Rán
- Meaning-based
- 辉耀Huī Yào
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Rohan in Chinese
Sanskrit · ascending, growing
- Sound-based
- 罗汉Luó Hàn
- Meaning-based
- 登耀Dēng Yào
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Saanvi in Chinese
Sanskrit · knowledge, goddess Lakshmi
- Sound-based
- 萨恩维Sà Ēn Wéi
- Meaning-based
- 智韵Zhì Yùn
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Vihaan in Chinese
Sanskrit · dawn, morning
- Sound-based
- 维汉Wéi Hàn
- Meaning-based
- 晨辉Chén Huī
A given-name spelling used in Indian contexts; compare the candidate with your own pronunciation.
Start with your own pronunciation
India has many languages and naming traditions. This shortlist uses the English spellings available in our catalog; it does not represent every language, region, or community. Names can also be shared across cultures, so inclusion here does not imply an exclusively Indian origin.
A Roman-letter spelling cannot capture every pronunciation used by families and speakers. Compare the sound-based Chinese candidate with the way you say your name. Pinyin describes the Mandarin candidate, not the original Indian name. If the sounds differ from your usage, discuss that difference with a fluent Mandarin speaker before choosing a written form.
Keep the original meaning and Chinese suggestion distinct
The origin and meaning beside each entry describe the catalog’s account of the given name. The Chinese characters are separate suggestions. A meaningful candidate may preserve an association while changing the sound, and it may not carry every religious, literary, or family connection of the original.
Open a full guide to compare phonetic, meaningful, and balanced choices, read the character explanations, and practice Mandarin pronunciation. These are possible Chinese adaptations of given names, not traditional Indian names written in Chinese or official translations for every bearer.
Questions about this collection
Does this cover names from every Indian language?
No. It is a curated shortlist of spellings already covered by the catalog, not a complete survey of Indian languages or naming traditions. The alphabetical order does not rank names by popularity in India.
Is there one correct Chinese spelling for my name?
Not necessarily. Pronunciation, established usage, and personal preference can affect a transliteration. Compare the candidate with your own pronunciation and ask a fluent speaker to review it in context.
Do the Chinese characters preserve the original meaning?
Sound-based characters primarily approximate pronunciation. Meaning-based suggestions interpret an association and may omit parts of the original meaning. Read the separate character explanations rather than assuming a literal translation.
About the selection
Usage figures come from the SSA’s 2020–2025 table, checked on 2026-10-15. They describe US registrations by recorded sex, not search volume or Chinese naming trends. The partial decade can change when more years are published.
This curated shortlist includes only covered given-name spellings used in Indian contexts, in alphabetical order. It does not rank Indian usage or represent every Indian language.