Standard spelling
丹
Dān
The standard Chinese spelling of Dan: “red, a loyal heart”.
- 丹
- red, a loyal heart (as in 丹心)
One character that Chinese readers know as Dan, as in Dan Brown.
Dan in Chinese
In Chinese, Dan is written 丹 (Dān), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 丹峰 (Dān fēng): a Chinese-style name meaning a loyal heart standing tall as a peak.
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丹
Dān
Dan
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
丹峰
Dān fēng
A Chinese-style name meaning a loyal heart standing tall as a peak.
- 丹
- red, a loyal heart (as in 丹心)
- 峰
- mountain peak
Sounds like the “Dan” of Dan and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
登
Dēng
A single character meaning to climb, ascend.
- 登
- to climb, ascend
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Dan comes from.
Dan is short for Daniel, from Hebrew, meaning “God is my judge”. In the Bible, Dan is also one of the sons of Jacob.
Famous Dans in Chinese
- Dan Brownnovelist, The Da Vinci Code丹·布朗
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 丹 (Dān) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Dan.
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丹Fire
丹 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Dan mean?
Dan is short for Daniel, from Hebrew, meaning “God is my judge”. In the Bible, Dan is also one of the sons of Jacob.
How do you say Dan in Chinese?
Dan is written 丹 and pronounced Dān. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. One character that Chinese readers know as Dan, as in Dan Brown.
What does 丹峰 mean?
丹峰 (Dān fēng) is a Chinese-style name for Dan: a Chinese-style name meaning a loyal heart standing tall as a peak. 丹 means “red, a loyal heart (as in 丹心)”, 峰 means “mountain peak”.
Which version of Dan is best for a tattoo?
丹 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 丹峰 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.