Blake in Chinese
Blake in Chinese is 布莱克 (Bù Lái Kè).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- fair; dark
The name traces back to English sources, where it is usually explained as "fair; dark". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1883 and peaked in 2012.
3 ways to write Blake
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
布莱克
Bù Lái Kè
The standard transliteration of Blake: 布 (bù, "cloth; to proclaim"), 莱 (lái, "goosefoot plant (phonetic 'lai')"), 克 (kè, "to overcome; gram"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 1-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 布 bù + 莱 lái + 克 kè. The tone contour is 4-2-4 (falling, rising, falling).
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 布
bù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
cloth; to proclaim
- 莱
lái
Tone 2 · 10 strokes (simplified)
goosefoot plant (phonetic 'lai')
- 克
kè
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to overcome; gram
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
志诚
Zhì Chéng
Inspired by "fair; dark": 志 (zhì, "will, aspiration") + 诚 (chéng, "sincere, honest"), expressing faith, sincerity and hope.
Why these characters?
Because Blake is linked to "fair", the name leads with 志 (will, aspiration); 诚 (sincere, honest) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 志
zhì
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
will, aspiration
- 诚
chéng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
sincere, honest
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
正诚
Zhèng Chéng
正 (zhèng, "upright, correct") + 诚 (chéng, "sincere, honest"): a natural Chinese given name themed on faith, sincerity and hope.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "blak" (bù), so 正 ("upright, correct") and 诚 ("sincere, honest") were chosen for faith, sincerity and hope.
Character breakdown
13 strokes total (simplified)- 正
zhèng
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
upright, correct
- 诚
chéng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
sincere, honest
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 172,814 boys named Blake since 1883, with the high point in 2012 (6,033 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #91 to #149 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2012
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1883
- Total since 1880
- 172,814
More About Blake in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Blake 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 Blake, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Blake, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Blake to native Chinese speakers
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- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How is Blake translated into Chinese?
布莱克 (Bù Lái Kè), or 布萊克 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is Blake written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 布莱克 becomes 布萊克; the changed characters are 莱→萊. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.
How many strokes does 布莱克 have?
22 strokes in simplified form and 23 in traditional; per character: 布 5, 莱 10, 克 7.