Standard spelling
安东尼
Ān dōng ní
The standard Chinese spelling of Anthony.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 东
- east
- 尼
- a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Anthony straight away.
Anthony in Chinese
In Chinese, Anthony is written 安东尼 (Ān dōng ní), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安博 (Ān bó): a Chinese-style name meaning calm and learned.
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安东尼
Ān dōng ní
Anthony
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
安博
Ān bó
A Chinese-style name meaning calm and learned.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 博
- broad, learned
Keeps the “An” sound with a thoughtful, scholarly meaning.
Single character
博
Bó
A single character meaning broad learning.
- 博
- broad, learned
A strong single mark for small artwork.
Where Anthony comes from.
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, whose origin is unknown and possibly Etruscan. The “h” was added later through a mistaken link with the Greek anthos, “flower”.
Famous Anthonys in Chinese
- Anthony Hopkinsactor, The Silence of the Lambs安东尼·霍普金斯
About Anthony in Chinese
What does the name Anthony mean?
Anthony comes from the Roman family name Antonius, whose origin is unknown and possibly Etruscan. The “h” was added later through a mistaken link with the Greek anthos, “flower”.
How do you say Anthony in Chinese?
Anthony is written 安东尼 and pronounced Ān dōng ní. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Anthony straight away.
What does 安博 mean?
安博 (Ān bó) is a Chinese-style name for Anthony: a Chinese-style name meaning calm and learned. 安 means “peace, calm”, 博 means “broad, learned”.
Which version of Anthony is best for a tattoo?
安东尼 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安博 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.