Your name in Chinese

Emma in Chinese is 爱玛

ài mǎ

The name Emma (爱玛) in Chinese seal script, stamped in red
"Emma" carved in traditional seal script (小篆), pressed in cinnabar red

The English name Emma is written in Chinese as 爱玛 (ài mǎ) — chosen to echo the sound of your name while carrying a beautiful meaning: ‘Ai’ love · ‘Ma’ agate/jade. Below you can see the characters, how Emma looks in the ancient seal script carved on Chinese seals for 2,000+ years, and how to get it made into your own name seal.

What 爱玛 means

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Together, 爱玛 carries the sense of ‘Ai’ love · ‘Ma’ agate/jade — a warm, giftable meaning for the name Emma.

Another lovely option: 艾茉 (ài mò) — mugwort · jasmine. We'll help you choose when you order.
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How Emma is written in seal script

The red image above shows 爱玛 in 小篆 (small seal script) — the flowing ancient style traditionally carved into stone seals, the same script seen on Chinese paintings and official chops. Each stroke is balanced to fill the square, so a carved name seal reads like a small work of art.

Get your Emma name seal

We translate your name for free, send a digital proof for approval, then hand-carve it in natural soapstone — it arrives gift-boxed with cinnabar ink. Not named Emma? We carve any name.

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FAQ

Is 爱玛 the correct way to write Emma in Chinese?

Foreign names have no single fixed Chinese form — 爱玛 is a common, meaningful choice. We help you pick the version that sounds and means best for you.

How do you say 爱玛?

ài mǎ.

Can I see it before it's carved?

Yes — we email a digital proof for your approval before anything is carved.

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