Standard spelling
唐纳德
Táng nà dé
The standard Chinese spelling of Donald.
- 唐
- the Tang dynasty; a common name sound
- 纳
- to accept; a common name sound
- 德
- virtue
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Donald straight away.
Donald in Chinese
In Chinese, Donald is written 唐纳德 (Táng nà dé), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 敦朗 (Dūn lǎng): a Chinese-style name meaning honest and bright.
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唐纳德
Táng nà dé
Donald
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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
敦朗
Dūn lǎng
A Chinese-style name meaning honest and bright.
- 敦
- honest, sincere
- 朗
- bright, clear
Echoes the “Don-” in Donald and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
敦
Dūn
A single character meaning honest, sincere.
- 敦
- honest, sincere
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Donald comes from.
Donald comes from the Gaelic Domhnall, meaning “world ruler”. It was the name of early Scottish kings.
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.
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唐纳德 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 Donald mean?
Donald comes from the Gaelic Domhnall, meaning “world ruler”. It was the name of early Scottish kings.
How do you say Donald in Chinese?
Donald is written 唐纳德 and pronounced Táng nà dé. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Donald straight away.
What does 敦朗 mean?
敦朗 (Dūn lǎng) is a Chinese-style name for Donald: a Chinese-style name meaning honest and bright. 敦 means “honest, sincere”, 朗 means “bright, clear”.
Which version of Donald is best for a tattoo?
唐纳德 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 敦朗 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.