Nicole in Chinese
Nicole in Chinese is 妮可 (Nī Kě).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- victory of the people
Nicole is a name of Greek origin, generally understood to mean "victory of the people". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1937 and peaked in 1985. Names sharing the same root meaning include Nicholas, Nicolas.
3 ways to write Nicole
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
妮可
Nī Kě
The standard transliteration of Nicole: 妮 (nī, "girl, lass (affectionate)"), 可 (kě, "can; lovable"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
The mapping is one character per syllable: 妮 (nī) carries "ni", 可 (kě) carries "col". The tone contour is 1-3 (high level, dipping).
Character breakdown
13 strokes total (simplified)- 妮
nī
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
girl, lass (affectionate)
- 可
kě
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
can; lovable
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
凯悦
Kǎi Yuè
Inspired by "victory of the people": 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song") + 悦 (yuè, "pleased, delighted"), expressing victory and honor.
Why these characters?
The idea of "victory" behind Nicole is rendered by 凯, "triumph, victory song"; 悦, "pleased, delighted", completes it.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 悦
yuè
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
pleased, delighted
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
妮桂
Nī Guì
妮 (nī, "girl, lass (affectionate)") + 桂 (guì, "osmanthus; laurel"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 妮 (nī), the same opening character as the transliteration 妮可, for the "ni" sound, and replaces the rest with 桂 ("osmanthus; laurel") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 妮
nī
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
girl, lass (affectionate)
- 桂
guì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
osmanthus; laurel
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 585,774 girls named Nicole since 1937, with the high point in 1985 (22,968 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #13 to #183 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1937
- Total since 1880
- 585,774
More About Nicole in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Nicole 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 Nicole, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Nicholas in Chinese, and Nicolas in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Nicholas in Chinese, Nicolas in Chinese, and Amanda in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Elizabeth in Chinese, Samantha in Chinese, Stephanie in Chinese, Lauren in Chinese, and Emma in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Nicole, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Nicole 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 is Nicole translated into Chinese?
妮可 (Nī Kě), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 妮可 have?
13 strokes in simplified form; per character: 妮 8, 可 5.
Is there a Chinese name for Nicole with real meaning?
Try 凯悦 (Kǎi Yuè): triumph, victory song + pleased, delighted, inspired by "victory of the people". For something that still sounds like Nicole, 妮桂 (Nī Guì) is a middle ground.