Standard spelling
奥利弗
Ào lì fú
The standard Chinese spelling of Oliver.
- 奥
- profound; a common name sound
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
- 弗
- a common name sound
Recognised as Oliver by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Oliver in Chinese
In Chinese, Oliver is written 奥利弗 (Ào lì fú), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 立伟 (Lì wěi): a Chinese-style name meaning upright and great.
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奥利弗
Ào lì fú
Oliver
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
立伟
Lì wěi
A Chinese-style name meaning upright and great.
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
- 伟
- great, remarkable
Echoes the “-liver” in Oliver and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
伟
Wěi
A single character meaning greatness.
- 伟
- great, remarkable
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Oliver comes from.
Oliver comes from the Old French Olivier, usually linked to the Latin oliva, “olive tree”, though it may also have Germanic or Norse roots. Charles Dickens used it for Oliver Twist.
Famous Olivers in Chinese
- Oliver CromwellEnglish political and military leader奥利弗·克伦威尔
About Oliver in Chinese
What does the name Oliver mean?
Oliver comes from the Old French Olivier, usually linked to the Latin oliva, “olive tree”, though it may also have Germanic or Norse roots. Charles Dickens used it for Oliver Twist.
How do you say Oliver in Chinese?
Oliver is written 奥利弗 and pronounced Ào lì fú. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Oliver by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 立伟 mean?
立伟 (Lì wěi) is a Chinese-style name for Oliver: a Chinese-style name meaning upright and great. 立 means “to stand firm, establish”, 伟 means “great, remarkable”.
Which version of Oliver is best for a tattoo?
奥利弗 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 立伟 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.