Standard spelling
爱德华
Ài dé huá
The standard Chinese spelling of Edward: “love, virtue, splendour”.
- 爱
- love
- 德
- virtue
- 华
- splendour
Instantly recognised as Edward, and every character is positive.
Edward in Chinese
In Chinese, Edward is written 爱德华 (Ài dé huá), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 德华 (Dé huá): a Chinese-style name meaning virtue and splendour.
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爱德华
Ài dé huá
Edward
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
德华
Dé huá
A Chinese-style name meaning virtue and splendour.
- 德
- virtue
- 华
- splendour
A natural Chinese given name, shared with the star Andy Lau (刘德华).
Single character
德
Dé
A single character meaning virtue.
- 德
- virtue
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Edward comes from.
Edward comes from the Old English Eadweard, meaning “rich guard” or “guardian of wealth”. It was the name of several English kings, including Edward the Confessor.
Famous Edwards in Chinese
- Edward Nortonactor, Fight Club爱德华·诺顿
About Edward in Chinese
What does the name Edward mean?
Edward comes from the Old English Eadweard, meaning “rich guard” or “guardian of wealth”. It was the name of several English kings, including Edward the Confessor.
How do you say Edward in Chinese?
Edward is written 爱德华 and pronounced Ài dé huá. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Instantly recognised as Edward, and every character is positive.
What does 德华 mean?
德华 (Dé huá) is a Chinese-style name for Edward: a Chinese-style name meaning virtue and splendour. 德 means “virtue”, 华 means “splendour”.
Which version of Edward is best for a tattoo?
爱德华 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 德华 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.