Alejandro in Chinese
Alejandro in Chinese is 亚历杭德罗 (Yà Lì Háng Dé Luó).
- Origin
- Spanish/Greek
- Meaning
- defender of the people
Etymologically, Alejandro is Spanish/Greek and is commonly glossed as "defender of the people". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1885 and peaked in 2001. Names sharing the same root meaning include Alexander, Alexandra, Alexandria.
3 ways to write Alejandro
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
亚历杭德罗
Yà Lì Háng Dé Luó
The standard transliteration of Alejandro: 亚 (yà, "Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')"), 历 (lì, "to experience; history"), 杭 (háng, "Hangzhou (phonetic 'hang')"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 罗 (luó, "net; gauze"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 4-syllable English name is spread over 5 characters: 亚 yà + 历 lì + 杭 háng + 德 dé + 罗 luó. The tone contour is 4-4-2-2-2 (falling, falling, rising, rising, rising).
Character breakdown
41 strokes total (simplified)- 亚
yà
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')
- 历
lì
Tone 4 · 4 strokes (simplified)
to experience; history
- 杭
háng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
Hangzhou (phonetic 'hang')
- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 罗
luó
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
net; gauze
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
毅恒
Yì Héng
Inspired by "defender of the people": 毅 (yì, "resolute, persevering") + 恒 (héng, "constant, persevering"), expressing strength and courage.
Why these characters?
Because Alejandro is linked to "defender", the name leads with 毅 (resolute, persevering); 恒 (constant, persevering) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 毅
yì
Tone 4 · 15 strokes (simplified)
resolute, persevering
- 恒
héng
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
constant, persevering
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
亚浩
Yà Hào
亚 (yà, "Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')") + 浩 (hào, "vast, grand"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 亚 (yà), the same opening character as the transliteration 亚历杭德罗, for the "a" sound, and replaces the rest with 浩 ("vast, grand") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 亚
yà
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')
- 浩
hào
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
vast, grand
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Recent US usage of Alejandro
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Alejandro ranked 198 among names recorded for boys, with 11,274 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 131,397 boys named Alejandro since 1885, with the high point in 2001 (4,554 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #126 to #194 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2001
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1885
- Total since 1880
- 131,397
More About Alejandro in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Alejandro offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Alejandro, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Alexander in Chinese, Alexandra in Chinese, and Alexandria in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Alejandro, consider whether you want:
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- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How is Alejandro translated into Chinese?
亚历杭德罗 (Yà Lì Háng Dé Luó), or 亞歷杭德羅 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Alejandro?
US Social Security records show 131,397 boys named Alejandro since 1885, with the high point in 2001 (4,554 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #126 to #194 among boys.
Is Alejandro written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 亚历杭德罗 becomes 亞歷杭德羅; the changed characters are 亚→亞, 历→歷, 罗→羅. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.