Standard spelling
利奥
Lì ào
The standard Chinese spelling of Leo.
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
- 奥
- profound; a common name sound
The version used for Leo in Chinese books, films and news.
Leo in Chinese
In Chinese, Leo is written 利奥 (Lì ào), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 立昊 (Lì hào): a Chinese-style name meaning standing tall under a vast sky.
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利奥
Lì ào
Leo
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
立昊
Lì hào
A Chinese-style name meaning standing tall under a vast sky.
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
- 昊
- vast sky
Keeps the “Le-o” sound of Leo, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
昊
Hào
A single character meaning the vast sky.
- 昊
- vast sky
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Leo comes from.
Leo is the Latin word for “lion”. It was the name of thirteen popes.
About Leo in Chinese
What does the name Leo mean?
Leo is the Latin word for “lion”. It was the name of thirteen popes.
How do you say Leo in Chinese?
Leo is written 利奥 and pronounced Lì ào. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Leo in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 立昊 mean?
立昊 (Lì hào) is a Chinese-style name for Leo: a Chinese-style name meaning standing tall under a vast sky. 立 means “to stand firm, establish”, 昊 means “vast sky”.
Which version of Leo is best for a tattoo?
利奥 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 立昊 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.