April in Chinese
April in Chinese is 艾普丽尔 (Ài Pǔ Lì Ěr).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- to open, spring
April is a name of Latin origin, generally understood to mean "to open, spring". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1917 and peaked in 1980.
3 ways to write April
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
艾普丽尔
Ài Pǔ Lì Ěr
The standard transliteration of April: 艾 (ài, "mugwort; beautiful (classical)"), 普 (pǔ, "universal, general"), 丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant"), 尔 (ěr, "you (classical); phonetic 'r/l'"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 4 characters: 艾 ài + 普 pǔ + 丽 lì + 尔 ěr. The tone contour is 4-3-4-3 (falling, dipping, falling, dipping).
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 艾
ài
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
mugwort; beautiful (classical)
- 普
pǔ
Tone 3 · 12 strokes (simplified)
universal, general
- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
- 尔
ěr
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
you (classical); phonetic 'r/l'
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
欣怡
Xīn Yí
Inspired by "to open, spring": 欣 (xīn, "joyful, glad") + 怡 (yí, "joyful, harmonious"), expressing youth and new life.
Why these characters?
欣 (joyful, glad) answers the "spring" in April's meaning, and 怡 (joyful, harmonious) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 欣
xīn
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
joyful, glad
- 怡
yí
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
joyful, harmonious
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
艾萌
Ài Méng
艾 (ài, "mugwort; beautiful (classical)") + 萌 (méng, "to sprout; cute"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 艾 (ài), the same opening character as the transliteration 艾普丽尔, for the "a" sound, and replaces the rest with 萌 ("to sprout; cute") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 艾
ài
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
mugwort; beautiful (classical)
- 萌
méng
Tone 2 · 12 strokes (simplified)
to sprout; cute
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 238,064 girls named April since 1917, with the high point in 1980 (11,475 births) and the busiest decade being the 1970s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #73 to #453 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak decade
- 1970s
- First year
- 1917
- Total since 1880
- 238,064
More About April in Chinese
The Chinese translation of April offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of April, you'll find options that work for you.
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Other popular choices include Lillian in Chinese, Alexa in Chinese, and Charlotte in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for April, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like April to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write April in Chinese?
艾普丽尔 (Ài Pǔ Lì Ěr), or 艾普麗爾 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for April with real meaning?
Try 欣怡 (Xīn Yí): joyful, glad + joyful, harmonious, inspired by "to open, spring". For something that still sounds like April, 艾萌 (Ài Méng) is a middle ground.
Is April written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 艾普丽尔 becomes 艾普麗爾; the changed characters are 丽→麗, 尔→爾. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.