NameFerry · nameferry.com
NameFerry: your name across Chinese and Japanese
NameFerry is a free collection of name-reading tools. It helps people compare Chinese names, Japanese kanji readings, Kana, Romaji and pronunciation references without creating an account.
Open NameFerryWhy the name NameFerry?
A ferry carries people between shores. NameFerry does something similar for names, bringing Chinese characters, Japanese readings, Kana and Romaji together in one place. The two-word reading—Name Ferry—is part of the idea behind the name.
Choose a NameFerry tool
Start with the direction and output you need. Each converter runs directly in the browser.
| Tool | What it provides | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese name to Japanese | Japanese kanji form, on-reading, Katakana, Hiragana and Romaji | Use tool → |
| English name to Japanese | A familiar or approximate Katakana spelling for an English or Western name | Use tool → |
| Name pronunciation card | A portrait, square, landscape or printable A6 card with Japanese readings | Use tool → |
| Batch name converter | A downloadable table for Chinese name lists and fictional characters | Use tool → |
What a Chinese name result contains
Japanese character form
Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters are compared with commonly used Japanese forms.
Japanese on-reading
Katakana, Hiragana and Romaji show a Japanese reading of the written kanji.
Mandarin reference
A separate Katakana line helps Japanese speakers approach the Mandarin sound.
Reusable output
Copy a reading, hear the displayed Katakana, make a card or prepare a name list.
Questions about NameFerry
What is NameFerry?
NameFerry is a free browser-based name converter and reference site for Chinese names, Japanese readings, Kana and Romaji.
Where does the name NameFerry come from?
The name combines “name” and “ferry”: a small collection of tools designed to help names travel between Chinese and Japanese writing systems.
Does NameFerry replace a Chinese name with a random Japanese name?
No. The main converter keeps the original Chinese name visible and shows Japanese character forms and reading references for comparison.
Can NameFerry write an English name in Japanese?
Yes. The English-name tool converts common English and Western names to established or approximate Japanese Katakana spellings.
Can I make a printable name card?
Yes. The name-card tool includes portrait, square, landscape and A6 print layouts, with PNG download and printing controls.
Try a name now
Enter a Chinese name and compare the Japanese and Mandarin-based reading lines side by side.