Standard spelling
莱昂纳多
Lái áng nà duō
The standard Chinese spelling of Leonardo.
- 莱
- a common name sound
- 昂
- high-spirited, holding the head high
- 纳
- to accept; a common name sound
- 多
- many; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Leonardo.
Leonardo in Chinese
In Chinese, Leonardo is written 莱昂纳多 (Lái áng nà duō), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 立昂 (Lì áng): a Chinese-style name meaning standing tall and spirited.
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莱昂纳多
Lái áng nà duō
Leonardo
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There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
立昂
Lì áng
A Chinese-style name meaning standing tall and spirited.
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
- 昂
- high-spirited, holding the head high
Sounds like the “Leon-” of Leonardo and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
昂
Áng
A single character meaning high-spirited, holding the head high.
- 昂
- high-spirited, holding the head high
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Leonardo comes from.
Leonardo comes from Germanic words meaning “brave as a lion”. Leonardo da Vinci made it famous; in Chinese he is written 列奥纳多.
Famous Leonardos in Chinese
- Leonardo DiCaprioactor莱昂纳多·迪卡普里奥
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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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莱昂纳多 carries Wood and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Fire; if it needs Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Leonardo mean?
Leonardo comes from Germanic words meaning “brave as a lion”. Leonardo da Vinci made it famous; in Chinese he is written 列奥纳多.
How do you say Leonardo in Chinese?
Leonardo is written 莱昂纳多 and pronounced Lái áng nà duō. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Leonardo.
What does 立昂 mean?
立昂 (Lì áng) is a Chinese-style name for Leonardo: a Chinese-style name meaning standing tall and spirited. 立 means “to stand firm, establish”, 昂 means “high-spirited, holding the head high”.
Which version of Leonardo is best for a tattoo?
莱昂纳多 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 立昂 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.