Chinese Name For · 中文名
Chinese Name for Matthew
Matthew means "gift of God." The Ma surname — one of China's most storied — echoes the phonetics while carrying its own rich history of scholarship and adventure.
3 Suggested Names · 推荐中文名
Grace and goodwill — a name associated with generosity and warmth.
Broad learning — the scholar who never stops acquiring wisdom.
Radiant glory — light that cannot be hidden.
How do you say Matthew in Chinese?
Rather than phonetically transliterating Matthew, a culturally meaningful Chinese name chooses characters based on meaning, common usage, and your preferences (and optionally Five Elements references). The surname 马 (Mǎ) is a natural phonetic complement, and the given name adds cultural depth.
For a personalized name based on your inputs (including birth date, if provided) — including Five Elements notes — use our generator below.
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Tattoo · 纹身
Thinking about a tattoo? Get your name in three calligraphy styles.
High-resolution SVG and PNG files, meaning & phrase review (not just pretty strokes), and a briefing card for your artist — before the needle moves.
Chinese name tattoo guide