Jeffery in Chinese
Jeffery in Chinese is 杰弗里 (Jié Fú Lǐ).
- Origin
- Germanic
- Meaning
- peaceful ruler
The name traces back to Germanic sources, where it is usually explained as "peaceful ruler". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1894 and peaked in 1962. Spellings pronounced the same way include Jeffrey, which share the transliteration 杰弗里.
3 ways to write Jeffery
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
杰弗里
Jié Fú Lǐ
The standard transliteration of Jeffery: 杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic"), 弗 (fú, "not (classical); phonetic 'f'"), 里 (lǐ, "village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 杰 (jié) carries "jef", 弗 (fú) carries "fe", 里 (lǐ) carries "ry". The tone contour is 2-2-3 (rising, rising, dipping).
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 弗
fú
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
not (classical); phonetic 'f'
- 里
lǐ
Tone 3 · 7 strokes (simplified)
village; mile (phonetic 'ri/li')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
安平
Ān Píng
Inspired by "peaceful ruler": 安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 平 (píng, "peaceful, level"), expressing peace and tranquility.
Why these characters?
The idea of "peaceful" behind Jeffery is rendered by 安, "peace, safety"; 平, "peaceful, level", completes it.
Character breakdown
11 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 平
píng
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
peaceful, level
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
杰平
Jié Píng
杰 (jié, "outstanding, heroic") + 平 (píng, "peaceful, level"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 杰 (jié), the same opening character as the transliteration 杰弗里, for the "jef" sound, and replaces the rest with 平 ("peaceful, level") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
13 strokes total (simplified)- 杰
jié
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
outstanding, heroic
- 平
píng
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
peaceful, level
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 229,023 boys named Jeffery since 1894, with the high point in 1962 (9,272 births) and the busiest decade being the 1960s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #136 to #751 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak decade
- 1960s
- First year
- 1894
- Total since 1880
- 229,023
More About Jeffery in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Jeffery 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 Jeffery, you'll find options that work for you.
Jeffery is also spelled Jeffrey — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Jeffrey in Chinese, Gage in Chinese, and Tony in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Jeffery, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Jeffery 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 Jeffery in Chinese?
杰弗里 (Jié Fú Lǐ), or 傑弗里 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Do Jeffery and Jeffrey have the same Chinese name?
Yes. Both are written 杰弗里, because Chinese transliteration follows pronunciation rather than English spelling.
Is Jeffery written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 杰弗里 becomes 傑弗里; the changed characters are 杰→傑. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.