Chinese name for Kyrie
Kyrie in Chinese at a glance
- Meaning
- from the Greek word for 'Lord'
- Origin
- Greek
- English pronunciation
- KY-ree
- Used for
- boys
Capitals mark the stressed syllable.
How Kyrie sounds to native English speakers
- Peak popularity
- Around the 2010s
- Today
- Popular now
- Feels
- moderncool
- At work
- Fine
Many people think of NBA star Kyrie Irving; it is also a familiar word in church music.
A general impression based mostly on US and UK naming trends, not a statistic; feelings vary by place and age.
Kyrie is usually transliterated into Chinese as 凯里 (kǎi lǐ). That's a sound-for-sound rendering — great for subtitles, not quite a name a Chinese family would choose. Below are real Chinese names that echo the sound of Kyrie, each with a surname and a meaningful given name.
Does Kyrie suit you? →Type your Chinese name to check how it flows with your surname, or find a better fitKyrie
柯立哲
kē lì zhé
- 立 lì — to stand, establish
- 哲 zhé — wisdom
9 Chinese names that sound like Kyrie
Each character was picked for sound first, then meaning; tones and unlucky homophones were checked.
柯里泽
kē lǐ zé
- 里 lǐ · Wood — a long way
- 泽 zé · Water — grace
surname: 柯
Make a name card with this →柯栎宇
kē lì yǔ
- 栎 lì · Wood — oak, hard and strong
- 宇 yǔ · Earth — the universe, broad-minded
surname: 柯
Make a name card with this →柯黎远
kē lí yuǎn
- 黎 lí · Fire — dawn
- 远 yuǎn · Earth — far-reaching
surname: 柯
Make a name card with this →柯砺恒
kē lì héng
- 砺 lì · Metal — honed by effort
- 恒 héng · Water — perseverance
surname: 柯
Make a name card with this →柯霖
kē lín
- 霖 lín · Water — timely rain
Same sound, other characters: 柯林 (林 woods, flourishing growth)
surname: 柯
Make a name card with this →柯航
kē háng
- 航 háng · Water — to sail, voyage
surname: 柯
Make a name card with this →柯轩
kē xuān
- 轩 xuān · Earth — dignified, high-spirited
surname: 柯
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What does Kyrie mean?
Kyrie comes from Greek and means from the Greek word for 'Lord'.
How do you write Kyrie in Chinese?
The standard Chinese transliteration is 凯里, read kǎi lǐ.
How do you pronounce Kyrie?
In English it's said KY-ree (the capital letters are the stressed syllable).
Is a transliteration the same as a Chinese name?
Not quite. A transliteration copies sounds and is used for foreign names in news and subtitles. A Chinese name follows Chinese naming customs: a common surname plus one or two characters chosen for meaning and sound.
Can I use these names?
Yes — they're suggestions for fun and inspiration. Say them aloud, ask a Chinese-speaking friend, and pick what feels like you.
Is Kyrie a good English name?
Kyrie peaked around the 2010s and today it's popular now. It feels modern, cool; at work: fine. Many people think of NBA star Kyrie Irving; it is also a familiar word in church music.
For entertainment and inspiration. Character meanings follow common dictionaries; naming customs vary.