Standard spelling
罗纳德
Luó nà dé
The standard Chinese spelling of Ronald.
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 纳
- to accept; a common name sound
- 德
- virtue
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Ronald.
Ronald in Chinese
In Chinese, Ronald is written 罗纳德 (Luó nà dé), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 荣德 (Róng dé): a Chinese-style name meaning honour and virtue.
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罗纳德
Luó nà dé
Ronald
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
荣德
Róng dé
A Chinese-style name meaning honour and virtue.
- 荣
- honour, glory
- 德
- virtue
Close to the “Ron-ald” sound of Ronald, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
德
Dé
A single character meaning virtue.
- 德
- virtue
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Ronald comes from.
Ronald is the Scottish form of the Old Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning “ruler's counsel”.
Famous Ronalds in Chinese
- Ronald Reagan40th US president罗纳德·里根
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.
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罗纳德 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Ronald mean?
Ronald is the Scottish form of the Old Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning “ruler's counsel”.
How do you say Ronald in Chinese?
Ronald is written 罗纳德 and pronounced Luó nà dé. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Ronald.
What does 荣德 mean?
荣德 (Róng dé) is a Chinese-style name for Ronald: a Chinese-style name meaning honour and virtue. 荣 means “honour, glory”, 德 means “virtue”.
Which version of Ronald is best for a tattoo?
罗纳德 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 荣德 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.