Faith in Chinese
Origin: English
Meaning: faith, trust
The standard Chinese transliteration of Faith, pronounced Fèi Sī. The characters are chosen for sound: 费 (fèi, "expense (phonetic 'fei')"), 思 (sī, "to think; longing"). Native speakers will immediately recognize it as the name Faith.
Character Breakdown
Note: Reads as the name "Faith" to native speakers; the characters are chosen for sound, so don't expect a poetic meaning. Traditional form 費思 differs from simplified 费思; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
A Chinese-style given name inspired by the meaning of Faith ("faith, trust"), expressing faith, sincerity and hope: 希 (xī, "hope; rare") + 悦 (yuè, "pleased, delighted").
Character Breakdown
Note: A meaning-based Chinese given name; it will not sound like your English name, so pair it with an explanation if that matters to you. Traditional form 希悅 differs from simplified 希悦; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Opens with 菲 (fēi, "fragrant, luxuriant"), which echoes the first sound of Faith (Fèi), and adds 雅 (yǎ, "elegant, refined") for faith, sincerity and hope. It reads like a natural Chinese given name with a nod to your English one.
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Note: Looks and sounds like a genuine Chinese given name while still echoing your name; a popular choice for tattoos. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write Faith in Chinese?
The most common way is 费思 (traditional: 費思), pronounced Fèi Sī. This is the standard phonetic transliteration you would see in Chinese media and translations.
What does 费思 mean?
费思 is a sound-based transliteration, so as a whole it simply means "Faith". Individually: 费 (fèi) = expense (phonetic 'fei'); 思 (sī) = to think; longing. If you want real meaning, try 希悦 (Xī Yuè), inspired by the meaning of Faith: "faith, trust".
Which Chinese name for Faith is best for a tattoo?
Choose 费思 if you want people to recognize your name, 希悦 if you prefer meaning over sound, or 菲雅 for a natural-sounding Chinese name that still echoes Faith. Whatever you pick, use a calligraphy font and ask a native speaker to check the final design.