If you want to learn Thai, you’ll also want to learn how to write your name in Thai.
So, if you want to know how to change your name to Thai, we have made it simple. This page is your one-stop guide to Thai names and includes a FREE Thai name converter!
This Thai name converter renders your name in Thai script based on its pronunciation. Feel free to share this page with your friends as well.
The easiest way is to find a Thai letter that corresponds to the pronunciation of your Thai name. For example, if your name is “Maya,” you can use the letter ม for “m,” า for “a,” ย for “y” and า for “a.” You just need to put them together and write มายา for “Maya.”
Here are some English names in Thai.
If you cannot find your name on this list or want to make your name in Thai by yourself, here’s our video series for you. Check out Thai Alphabet Made Easy and learn how to write the Thai characters for your English name.
This will help you learn the Thai alphabet and start writing your name in Thai by yourself!
Here’s a list of Thai names hand-picked by our team. Pick the one that you like and use it as your Thai name.
Use the name converter above to see how your name can be written in Thai script. The spelling is based on how your name sounds.
Yes, you can use the name converter on this page for free.
Foreign names are generally written in Thai according to their pronunciation rather than translated by meaning. You can also choose a traditional Thai name as a nickname.
Try our Thai worksheets to practice the Thai writing system.
Thai uses its own consonants, vowels, and tones. Learning the sounds of the Thai alphabet can help you read your name. Its pronunciation may differ slightly from English.
You can say ฉันชื่อ… (chǎn chʉ̂ʉ…) or ผมชื่อ… (phǒm chʉ̂ʉ…), followed by your name. These mean “My name is…” The first is used by women and the second by men. Also, use our Thai name generator above to find out how to write your name in Thai, then practice introducing yourself!
Hi Julz,
Yes! ไข่มุก (khài múk), meaning "pearl," is used as a Thai nickname for women, so it would be a lovely match for your Chinese nickname. มุก (múk) is also a common shorter nickname with the same meaning.
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Team ThaiPod101.com
Hi,
I'd like my Thai nickname to be Pearl to match my Chinese nickname 珍珠, which I know is literally ไข่มุก in Thai but is that a name a woman would be called?
Thank you
Hi Beatrice,
ขอบคุณค่ะ (Thank you)! 😊 We're happy this helped you learn. Feel free to ask if you have any questions about Thai!
Team ThaiPod101.com
This helps elot in terms of learning 💯
Hello Naina,
Your name can be written in Thai as ไนนา (Nai-Naa). You can use this spelling when introducing yourself in Thailand! 😊
You can also try our "Your name in Thai" feature. Enter your first name or surname and click "See My Name" to see the Thai spelling, romanization, and example sentences for introducing yourself. You can even copy the spelling to save it for your trip!
Have a wonderful time in Thailand! 🇹🇭
Team ThaiPod101.com
hello ,
I am naina . I want my Thai name so when I travel to Thailand, I will be able to use it
Hi Colin,
Thanks for clarifying!
Both spellings are used in Thai, but they suggest slightly different pronunciations. We'll go with คอลิน since that's your preferred spelling.
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Team ThaiPod101.com
That's not how Thai people usually spell/say my name. They use คอลิน and not โคลิน
Hi Starkai,
Of course! 😊 Since your name is pronounced “Star-Kai,” a natural way to write it in Thai would be:
สตาร์ไค
It is an approximation of your name using Thai sounds, with สตาร์ representing “Star” and ไค representing “Kai.”
Hope this helps! 😊
Team ThaiPod101.com
Hi, can you tell me how to write my name and how to pronounce it in Thai? My name is Starkai (Pronounced Star (⭐) - Kai)
What's your name? Leave a comment. We'll write your name in the Thai alphabet ?