凯莉 (Kǎilì): Kelly; Kylie; Callie (common transliteration of Western female names)

Meanings

Phonetic transliteration. 凯 (triumph) and 莉 (jasmine) are commonly chosen for their pleasant meanings in Chinese names.

Kǎilì shì wǒ de Měiguó péngyou.

Kelly is my American friend.

Nǐ rènshi Kǎilì ma?

Do you know Kelly?

usage

凯莉 is the standard transliteration for names like Kelly, Kylie, or Callie. The specific Western name depends on context.

凯 kǎi

莉 lì