Standard spelling
安东尼奥
Ān dōng ní ào
The standard Chinese spelling of Antonio.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 东
- east
- 尼
- a common name sound
- 奥
- profound; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Antonio.
Antonio in Chinese
In Chinese, Antonio is written 安东尼奥 (Ān dōng ní ào), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安拓 (Ān tuò): a Chinese-style name meaning peace and new horizons.
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安东尼奥
Ān dōng ní ào
Antonio
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
安拓
Ān tuò
A Chinese-style name meaning peace and new horizons.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 拓
- to open up new ground
Close to the “An-to-” sound of Antonio, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
拓
Tuò
A single character meaning to open up new ground.
- 拓
- to open up new ground
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Antonio comes from.
Antonio comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning. Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular saints in the Spanish-speaking world.
Famous Antonios in Chinese
- Antonio Banderasactor安东尼奥·班德拉斯
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 安东尼奥 (Ān dōng ní ào) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Antonio.
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安Earth东Wood尼Fire奥Earth
安东尼奥 carries Earth, Wood and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth, Wood or Fire; if it needs Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Antonio mean?
Antonio comes from the Roman family name Antonius, of uncertain meaning. Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular saints in the Spanish-speaking world.
How do you say Antonio in Chinese?
Antonio is written 安东尼奥 and pronounced Ān dōng ní ào. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Antonio.
What does 安拓 mean?
安拓 (Ān tuò) is a Chinese-style name for Antonio: a Chinese-style name meaning peace and new horizons. 安 means “peace, calm”, 拓 means “to open up new ground”.
Which version of Antonio is best for a tattoo?
安东尼奥 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安拓 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.