David written in Chinese
戴维 is the standard Chinese transliteration for the English name in modern media and dictionaries, but it is mainly used to represent a foreign name, so it sounds imported rather than like a native Chinese given name.
3 real Chinese names for David
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of David and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · classic
Dáwěi
“achieving greatness”
Da-wei closely echoes the opening and overall rhythm of David while sounding fully natural in Chinese.
2 · bold
Déwēi
“virtue and strength”
De-wei picks up the D sound of David and gives it a strong, native Chinese shape.
3 · modern
Dàwèi
“accomplish greatly”
Da-wei is the nearest natural Chinese rhythm to David, but this form feels like a real given name rather than a transliteration.
A nickname friends might use
阿伟 Āwěi: a friendly nickname using Wei.
Add a Chinese family name
A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李达伟 (Lǐ Dáwěi). 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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David comes from Hebrew and means “beloved.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say David in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 戴维, pronounced Dàiwéi. 戴维 is the standard Chinese transliteration for the English name in modern media and dictionaries, but it is mainly used to represent a foreign name, so it sounds imported rather than like a native Chinese given name.
What is a good Chinese name for David?
Natural options that echo the sound of David: 达伟 (Dáwěi, “achieving greatness”); 德威 (Déwēi, “virtue and strength”); 大为 (Dàwèi, “accomplish greatly”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write David in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 戴维. As a real Chinese given name: for example 达伟 (达 = reach, attain, 伟 = great, impressive).
Can I use 戴维 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.