Matthew in Chinese
马修
Standard Mandarin transliteration
马修Mǎ Xiū
That's 马修 — the phonetic transliteration of Matthew you'll see in Chinese media, subtitles, and official documents. But phonetic spellings carry no meaning. Below are 3 crafted Chinese names for Matthew, each built from characters chosen for meaning, tonal flow, and cultural fit.
Meaningful Chinese names for Matthew
"Engrave & High"
"Bright & High"
"Broad & Contain"
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About the name Matthew
Matthew is a traditionally masculine given name. In Chinese social settings — WeChat, university classes, business cards — having a crafted name like the options above reads far better than a raw transliteration, because every character carries meaning your Chinese friends can immediately appreciate.
The name Matthew is well-recognized in China due to its biblical associations, though many Chinese people may not have strong personal connections to it. The Chinese versions 铭轩 (míng xuān) and 明轩 (míng xuān) are both excellent choices—明轩 emphasizes brightness and intelligence, while 铭轩 suggests someone memorable and distinguished; either carries a refined, scholarly impression that Chinese speakers will find approachable and positive.