Standard spelling
雷蒙德
Léi méng dé
The standard Chinese spelling of Raymond.
- 雷
- thunder
- 蒙
- a common name sound
- 德
- virtue
Common, readable, and recognised as Raymond.
Raymond in Chinese
In Chinese, Raymond is written 雷蒙德 (Léi méng dé), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 睿明 (Ruì míng): a Chinese-style name meaning wise and bright.
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雷蒙德
Léi méng dé
Raymond
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
睿明
Ruì míng
A Chinese-style name meaning wise and bright.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
- 明
- bright
Sounds like the “Ray-” of Raymond and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
雷
Léi
A single character meaning thunder.
- 雷
- thunder
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Raymond comes from.
Raymond comes from the Germanic Raginmund, from words meaning “counsel” and “protector”.
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.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 雷蒙德 (Léi méng dé) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Raymond.
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雷Water蒙Water德Fire
雷蒙德 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.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Raymond in Chinese
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond comes from the Germanic Raginmund, from words meaning “counsel” and “protector”.
How do you say Raymond in Chinese?
Raymond is written 雷蒙德 and pronounced Léi méng dé. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Raymond.
What does 睿明 mean?
睿明 (Ruì míng) is a Chinese-style name for Raymond: a Chinese-style name meaning wise and bright. 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”, 明 means “bright”.
Which version of Raymond is best for a tattoo?
雷蒙德 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 睿明 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.