Standard spelling
哈罗德
Hā luó dé
The standard Chinese spelling of Harold.
- 哈
- a common name sound
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 德
- virtue
The version used for Harold in Chinese books, films and news.
Harold in Chinese
In Chinese, Harold is written 哈罗德 (Hā luó dé), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 浩德 (Hào dé): a Chinese-style name meaning vast virtue.
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哈罗德
Hā luó dé
Harold
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
浩德
Hào dé
A Chinese-style name meaning vast virtue.
- 浩
- vast, grand
- 德
- virtue
Keeps the “Ha-” sound of Harold, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
浩
Hào
A single character meaning vast, grand.
- 浩
- vast, grand
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Harold comes from.
Harold comes from the Old English Hereweald, meaning “army ruler”. Harold II was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.
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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哈Water罗Fire德Fire
哈罗德 carries Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Harold mean?
Harold comes from the Old English Hereweald, meaning “army ruler”. Harold II was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.
How do you say Harold in Chinese?
Harold is written 哈罗德 and pronounced Hā luó dé. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Harold in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 浩德 mean?
浩德 (Hào dé) is a Chinese-style name for Harold: a Chinese-style name meaning vast virtue. 浩 means “vast, grand”, 德 means “virtue”.
Which version of Harold is best for a tattoo?
哈罗德 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 浩德 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.