Standard spelling
多萝西
Duō luó xī
The standard Chinese spelling of Dorothy.
- 多
- many; a common name sound
- 萝
- trailing vine; a common name sound
- 西
- west; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Dorothy.
Dorothy in Chinese
In Chinese, Dorothy is written 多萝西 (Duō luó xī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 若曦 (Ruò xī): a Chinese-style name meaning like the morning light.
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多萝西
Duō luó xī
Dorothy
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
若曦
Ruò xī
A Chinese-style name meaning like the morning light.
- 若
- like, as if
- 曦
- morning sunlight
Sounds like the “-thy” of Dorothy and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
曦
Xī
A single character meaning morning sunlight.
- 曦
- morning sunlight
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Dorothy comes from.
Dorothy comes from the Greek Dorothea, meaning “gift of God”. Dorothy is the heroine of The Wizard of Oz.
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 多萝西 (Duō luó xī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Dorothy.
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多Fire萝Wood西Metal
多萝西 carries Fire, Wood and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire, Wood or Metal; if it needs Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Dorothy mean?
Dorothy comes from the Greek Dorothea, meaning “gift of God”. Dorothy is the heroine of The Wizard of Oz.
How do you say Dorothy in Chinese?
Dorothy is written 多萝西 and pronounced Duō luó xī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Dorothy.
What does 若曦 mean?
若曦 (Ruò xī) is a Chinese-style name for Dorothy: a Chinese-style name meaning like the morning light. 若 means “like, as if”, 曦 means “morning sunlight”.
Which version of Dorothy is best for a tattoo?
多萝西 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 若曦 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.