Standard spelling
西奥多
Xī ào duō
The standard Chinese spelling of Theodore.
- 西
- west; a common name sound
- 奥
- profound; a common name sound
- 多
- many; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Theodore, light on meaning.
Theodore in Chinese
In Chinese, Theodore is written 西奥多 (Xī ào duō), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 熙和 (Xī hé): a Chinese-style name meaning bright and harmonious.
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西奥多
Xī ào duō
Theodore
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
熙和
Xī hé
A Chinese-style name meaning bright and harmonious.
- 熙
- bright, prosperous
- 和
- harmony
Sounds like the “The-o” of Theodore and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
熙
Xī
A single character meaning brightness.
- 熙
- bright, prosperous
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Theodore comes from.
Theodore comes from the Greek Theodoros, meaning “gift of God”.
Famous Theodores in Chinese
- Theodore Roosevelt26th President of the United States西奥多·罗斯福
About Theodore in Chinese
What does the name Theodore mean?
Theodore comes from the Greek Theodoros, meaning “gift of God”.
How do you say Theodore in Chinese?
Theodore is written 西奥多 and pronounced Xī ào duō. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Theodore, light on meaning.
What does 熙和 mean?
熙和 (Xī hé) is a Chinese-style name for Theodore: a Chinese-style name meaning bright and harmonious. 熙 means “bright, prosperous”, 和 means “harmony”.
Which version of Theodore is best for a tattoo?
西奥多 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 熙和 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.