Standard spelling
里卡多
Lǐ kǎ duō
The standard Chinese spelling of Ricardo.
- 里
- a common name sound
- 卡
- a common name sound
- 多
- many; a common name sound
The version used for Ricardo in Chinese books, films and news.
Ricardo in Chinese
In Chinese, Ricardo is written 里卡多 (Lǐ kǎ duō), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 立凯 (Lì kǎi): a Chinese-style name meaning standing tall in triumph.
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里卡多
Lǐ kǎ duō
Ricardo
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
立凯
Lì kǎi
A Chinese-style name meaning standing tall in triumph.
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
- 凯
- triumph, victory
Keeps the “Ri-car-” sound of Ricardo, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
凯
Kǎi
A single character meaning triumph.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Ricardo comes from.
Ricardo is the Spanish form of Richard, from Germanic words meaning “powerful ruler”.
Famous Ricardos in Chinese
- Ricardo DarínArgentine actor里卡多·达林
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 里卡多 (Lǐ kǎ duō) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Ricardo.
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里卡多 carries Fire and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire or Wood; if it needs Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Ricardo mean?
Ricardo is the Spanish form of Richard, from Germanic words meaning “powerful ruler”.
How do you say Ricardo in Chinese?
Ricardo is written 里卡多 and pronounced Lǐ kǎ duō. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Ricardo in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 立凯 mean?
立凯 (Lì kǎi) is a Chinese-style name for Ricardo: a Chinese-style name meaning standing tall in triumph. 立 means “to stand firm, establish”, 凯 means “triumph, victory”.
Which version of Ricardo is best for a tattoo?
里卡多 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 立凯 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.