Andrew written in Chinese
安德鲁 is the standard form used in dictionaries, media, and for foreign people, but it sounds clearly non-native because it is built to copy the English sound rather than follow the compact style of Chinese given names.
3 real Chinese names for Andrew
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Andrew and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · elegant
Ānruì
“calm and wise”
An in 安 closely echoes the opening of Andrew, while 睿 gives a smooth ending that feels refined in Chinese.
2 · warm
Ānruì
“peace and good fortune”
安瑞 keeps the clear An- opening from Andrew and adds a bright second syllable that feels close without sounding transliterated.
3 · bold
Ēnzhuó
“gracious and outstanding”
恩卓 echoes the rhythm of Andrew through En- and a strong final syllable, while still sounding like a real Chinese boy’s name.
A nickname friends might use
阿安 Ā'ān: a friendly little-An style nickname.
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A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李安睿 (Lǐ Ānruì). Many people choose a Chinese surname that sounds like their own last name, and a given name that carries the element their birth chart lacks.
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Andrew comes from the Greek name Andreas, meaning “manly” or “strong.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Andrew in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 安德鲁, pronounced Āndélǔ. 安德鲁 is the standard form used in dictionaries, media, and for foreign people, but it sounds clearly non-native because it is built to copy the English sound rather than follow the compact style of Chinese given names.
What is a good Chinese name for Andrew?
Natural options that echo the sound of Andrew: 安睿 (Ānruì, “calm and wise”); 安瑞 (Ānruì, “peace and good fortune”); 恩卓 (Ēnzhuó, “gracious and outstanding”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Andrew in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 安德鲁. As a real Chinese given name: for example 安睿 (安 = peaceful, steady, 睿 = wise, perceptive).
Can I use 安德鲁 as my Chinese name?
You can, but Chinese speakers will read it as a foreign name. Most people who live, study or work with Chinese speakers prefer a short name with a Chinese family name and a meaningful given name.
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Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.