Peter written in Chinese
彼得 is the standard form used for the apostle Saint Peter and for foreign men named Peter in media, but as a Chinese personal name it feels clearly imported because the characters are chosen for sound rather than native naming style.
3 real Chinese names for Peter
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Peter and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · classic
Péidé
“cultivated virtue”
培德 starts with a clear pei sound and ends with de, giving it a close, natural echo of Peter.
2 · elegant
Pèirán
“abundant and confident”
沛然 picks up the Pe- feeling of Peter while sounding fully native and smooth in Chinese.
3 · bold
Bǎidé
“steadfast virtue”
柏德 echoes Peter through its strong opening and the final de, but still reads like a real Chinese given name.
A nickname friends might use
小沛 Xiǎopèi: little abundant one.
Add a Chinese family name
A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 李培德 (Lǐ Péidé). 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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Peter comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning “rock” or “stone.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Peter in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 彼得, pronounced Bǐdé. 彼得 is the standard form used for the apostle Saint Peter and for foreign men named Peter in media, but as a Chinese personal name it feels clearly imported because the characters are chosen for sound rather than native naming style.
What is a good Chinese name for Peter?
Natural options that echo the sound of Peter: 培德 (Péidé, “cultivated virtue”); 沛然 (Pèirán, “abundant and confident”); 柏德 (Bǎidé, “steadfast virtue”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Peter in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 彼得. As a real Chinese given name: for example 培德 (培 = to cultivate, nurture, 德 = virtue, moral character).
Can I use 彼得 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.