Standard spelling
费尔南多
Fèi ěr nán duō
The standard Chinese spelling of Fernando.
- 费
- a common name sound (also a surname)
- 尔
- a common name ending
- 南
- south
- 多
- many; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Fernando.
Fernando in Chinese
In Chinese, Fernando is written 费尔南多 (Fèi ěr nán duō), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 斐楠 (Fěi nán): a Chinese-style name meaning brilliance and strong cedar.
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费尔南多
Fèi ěr nán duō
Fernando
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
斐楠
Fěi nán
A Chinese-style name meaning brilliance and strong cedar.
- 斐
- brilliant, elegant
- 楠
- nanmu, a precious hardwood tree
Sounds like the “Fer-nan-” of Fernando and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
楠
Nán
A single character meaning nanmu cedar, a fine strong wood.
- 楠
- nanmu, a precious hardwood tree
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Fernando comes from.
Fernando comes from a Visigothic name meaning “brave journey” or “ready for peace”. Ferdinand III and Ferdinand of Aragon were kings of Spain.
Famous Fernandos in Chinese
- Fernando AlonsoFormula One driver费尔南多·阿隆索
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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费Earth尔Fire南Fire多Fire
费尔南多 carries Earth and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Fire; if it needs Wood, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Fernando mean?
Fernando comes from a Visigothic name meaning “brave journey” or “ready for peace”. Ferdinand III and Ferdinand of Aragon were kings of Spain.
How do you say Fernando in Chinese?
Fernando is written 费尔南多 and pronounced Fèi ěr nán duō. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Fernando.
What does 斐楠 mean?
斐楠 (Fěi nán) is a Chinese-style name for Fernando: a Chinese-style name meaning brilliance and strong cedar. 斐 means “brilliant, elegant”, 楠 means “nanmu, a precious hardwood tree”.
Which version of Fernando is best for a tattoo?
费尔南多 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 斐楠 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.