Standard spelling
亚当
Yà dāng
The standard Chinese spelling of Adam.
- 亚
- Asia; a common name sound
- 当
- to serve as; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Adam straight away.
Adam in Chinese
In Chinese, Adam is written 亚当 (Yà dāng), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安德 (Ān dé): a Chinese-style name meaning peace and virtue.
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亚当
Yà dāng
Adam
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
安德
Ān dé
A Chinese-style name meaning peace and virtue.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 德
- virtue
Close to the “A-dam” sound of Adam, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
德
Dé
A single character meaning virtue.
- 德
- virtue
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Adam comes from.
Adam is the Hebrew word for “man”, probably related to adamah, “earth”. It is the name of the first man in the Book of Genesis.
Famous Adams in Chinese
- Adam Smitheconomist, The Wealth of Nations亚当·斯密
About Adam in Chinese
What does the name Adam mean?
Adam is the Hebrew word for “man”, probably related to adamah, “earth”. It is the name of the first man in the Book of Genesis.
How do you say Adam in Chinese?
Adam is written 亚当 and pronounced Yà dāng. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Adam straight away.
What does 安德 mean?
安德 (Ān dé) is a Chinese-style name for Adam: a Chinese-style name meaning peace and virtue. 安 means “peace, calm”, 德 means “virtue”.
Which version of Adam is best for a tattoo?
亚当 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安德 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.