Standard spelling
丹尼尔
Dān ní ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Daniel.
- 丹
- red, a loyal heart (as in 丹心)
- 尼
- a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
The version used for Daniel in Chinese books, films and news.
Daniel in Chinese
In Chinese, Daniel is written 丹尼尔 (Dān ní ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 丹睿 (Dān ruì): a Chinese-style name meaning a sincere heart and a wise mind.
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丹尼尔
Dān ní ěr
Daniel
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
丹睿
Dān ruì
A Chinese-style name meaning a sincere heart and a wise mind.
- 丹
- red; a sincere, loyal heart
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
Keeps the “Dan” sound and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
睿
Ruì
A single character meaning wisdom and insight.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
A clear, confident mark for small artwork.
Where Daniel comes from.
Daniel comes from Hebrew and means “God is my judge”. In the Bible, Daniel is the prophet who survives the lions' den.
Famous Daniels in Chinese
- Daniel Radcliffeactor, Harry Potter films丹尼尔·雷德克里夫
- Daniel Craigactor, James Bond films丹尼尔·克雷格
About Daniel in Chinese
What does the name Daniel mean?
Daniel comes from Hebrew and means “God is my judge”. In the Bible, Daniel is the prophet who survives the lions' den.
How do you say Daniel in Chinese?
Daniel is written 丹尼尔 and pronounced Dān ní ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Daniel in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 丹睿 mean?
丹睿 (Dān ruì) is a Chinese-style name for Daniel: a Chinese-style name meaning a sincere heart and a wise mind. 丹 means “red; a sincere, loyal heart”, 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”.
Which version of Daniel is best for a tattoo?
丹尼尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 丹睿 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.