Standard spelling
安德鲁
Ān dé lǔ
The standard Chinese spelling of Andrew.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 德
- virtue
- 鲁
- a common name sound (also the ancient state of Lu)
The version used for Andrew in Chinese books, films and news.
Andrew in Chinese
In Chinese, Andrew is written 安德鲁 (Ān dé lǔ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 德睿 (Dé ruì): a Chinese-style name meaning virtuous and wise.
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安德鲁
Ān dé lǔ
Andrew
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
德睿
Dé ruì
A Chinese-style name meaning virtuous and wise.
- 德
- virtue
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
Keeps the “-drew” sound of Andrew, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
睿
Ruì
A single character meaning wisdom and foresight.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Andrew comes from.
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from andreios, meaning “manly”. Saint Andrew was one of the twelve apostles and is the patron saint of Scotland.
Famous Andrews in Chinese
- Andrew Garfieldactor, The Amazing Spider-Man安德鲁·加菲尔德
About Andrew in Chinese
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from andreios, meaning “manly”. Saint Andrew was one of the twelve apostles and is the patron saint of Scotland.
How do you say Andrew in Chinese?
Andrew is written 安德鲁 and pronounced Ān dé lǔ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Andrew in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 德睿 mean?
德睿 (Dé ruì) is a Chinese-style name for Andrew: a Chinese-style name meaning virtuous and wise. 德 means “virtue”, 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”.
Which version of Andrew is best for a tattoo?
安德鲁 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 德睿 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.