Standard spelling
佩德罗
Pèi dé luó
The standard Chinese spelling of Pedro.
- 佩
- to wear as a pendant; to admire
- 德
- virtue
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Pedro.
Pedro in Chinese
In Chinese, Pedro is written 佩德罗 (Pèi dé luó), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 沛德 (Pèi dé): a Chinese-style name meaning abundant virtue.
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佩德罗
Pèi dé luó
Pedro
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
沛德
Pèi dé
A Chinese-style name meaning abundant virtue.
- 沛
- abundant, full of vigour
- 德
- virtue
Sounds like the “Pe-dro” of Pedro and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
德
Dé
A single character meaning virtue.
- 德
- virtue
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Pedro comes from.
Pedro is the Spanish form of Peter, from the Greek Petros, “stone, rock”. Peter was the leader of the twelve apostles.
Famous Pedros in Chinese
- Pedro Almodóvarfilm director佩德罗·阿莫多瓦
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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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佩德罗 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 Pedro mean?
Pedro is the Spanish form of Peter, from the Greek Petros, “stone, rock”. Peter was the leader of the twelve apostles.
How do you say Pedro in Chinese?
Pedro is written 佩德罗 and pronounced Pèi dé luó. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Pedro.
What does 沛德 mean?
沛德 (Pèi dé) is a Chinese-style name for Pedro: a Chinese-style name meaning abundant virtue. 沛 means “abundant, full of vigour”, 德 means “virtue”.
Which version of Pedro is best for a tattoo?
佩德罗 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 沛德 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.