Standard spelling
大卫
Dà wèi
The standard Chinese spelling of David, as in King David.
- 大
- great, big
- 卫
- to guard, protect
The version every Chinese reader recognises as David.
David in Chinese
In Chinese, David is written 大卫 (Dà wèi), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 达伟 (Dá wěi): a Chinese-style name meaning “to achieve greatness”.
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大卫
Dà wèi
David
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
达伟
Dá wěi
A Chinese-style name meaning “to achieve greatness”.
- 达
- to reach, achieve
- 伟
- great, remarkable
Close to the sound of David and reads like a real Chinese name.
Single character
伟
Wěi
A single character meaning great and remarkable.
- 伟
- great, remarkable
A bold one-character mark for small spaces.
Where David comes from.
David comes from Hebrew and probably means “beloved”. In the Bible, David defeats Goliath and becomes king of Israel.
Famous Davids in Chinese
- David Beckhamfootballer大卫·贝克汉姆
- David Bowierock musician大卫·鲍伊
About David in Chinese
What does the name David mean?
David comes from Hebrew and probably means “beloved”. In the Bible, David defeats Goliath and becomes king of Israel.
How do you say David in Chinese?
David is written 大卫 and pronounced Dà wèi. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version every Chinese reader recognises as David.
What does 达伟 mean?
达伟 (Dá wěi) is a Chinese-style name for David: a Chinese-style name meaning “to achieve greatness”. 达 means “to reach, achieve”, 伟 means “great, remarkable”.
Which version of David is best for a tattoo?
大卫 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 达伟 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.