金伯利
Jīnbólì
The English name Kimberly is translated into Chinese as 金伯利 (Jīnbólì).
金伯利 is used as a unisex given name for individuals.
Meaning: unisex given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Jīnbólì.
Did you know?
- The word 金 is also a common surname in China and Korea, meaning some people might mistake 金伯利 for a full name consisting of a surname and a given name.
- The character 伯 is an ancient term for an 'elder brother' or a 'count' in a peerage system, adding a traditional air of seniority to the name.
- While 金伯利 is a phonetic translation, a Chinese person might choose a name with the same meaning as the original English name, such as 'meadow of the royal fortress', rather than using these sounds.
Examples in context
- 金伯利是一个好名字。Jīnbólì shì yīgè hǎo míngzi.Kimberly is a good name.
- 我也认识金伯利。Wǒ yě rènshi Jīnbólì.I also know Kimberly.
- 金伯利在做什么？Jīnbólì zài zuò shénme?What is Kimberly doing?
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a new team member.
- 伟 Wei晓雯，你听说过金伯利吗？Xiǎowén, nǐ tīngshuō guò Jīnbólì ma?Xiaowen, have you heard of Kimberly?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen没听说过，是谁？Méi tīngshuō guò, shì shéi?I haven't heard of them, who is it?
- 伟 Wei金伯利是我们新来的设计师。Jīnbólì shì wǒmen xīn lái de shèjìshī.Kimberly is our new designer.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen太好了，我很期待见面。Tài hǎole, wǒ hěn qīdài jiànmiàn.Great, I look forward to meeting them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kimberly” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
