Standard spelling
迭戈
Dié gē
The standard Chinese spelling of Diego.
- 迭
- a common name sound
- 戈
- dagger-axe; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Diego.
Diego in Chinese
In Chinese, Diego is written 迭戈 (Dié gē), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 迪歌 (Dí gē): a Chinese-style name meaning an enlightening song.
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迭戈
Dié gē
Diego
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There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
迪歌
Dí gē
A Chinese-style name meaning an enlightening song.
- 迪
- to enlighten; a common name sound
- 歌
- song
Sounds like the “Di-e-go” of Diego and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
迪
Dí
A single character meaning to enlighten, to guide.
- 迪
- to enlighten; a common name sound
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Diego comes from.
Diego is a Spanish name of debated origin, often linked to Santiago, Saint James, read as “Sant Yago”. It has been common in Spain since the Middle Ages.
Famous Diegos in Chinese
- Diego Maradonafootballer迭戈·马拉多纳
- Diego RiveraMexican muralist迭戈·里维拉
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 迭戈 (Dié gē) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Diego.
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迭Wood戈Metal
迭戈 carries Wood and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Metal; if it needs Fire, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Diego mean?
Diego is a Spanish name of debated origin, often linked to Santiago, Saint James, read as “Sant Yago”. It has been common in Spain since the Middle Ages.
How do you say Diego in Chinese?
Diego is written 迭戈 and pronounced Dié gē. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Diego.
What does 迪歌 mean?
迪歌 (Dí gē) is a Chinese-style name for Diego: a Chinese-style name meaning an enlightening song. 迪 means “to enlighten; a common name sound”, 歌 means “song”.
Which version of Diego is best for a tattoo?
迭戈 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 迪歌 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.