Andre in Chinese
Andre in Chinese is 安德烈 (Ān Dé Liè).
- Origin
- French/Greek
- Meaning
- manly, strong
The name traces back to French/Greek sources, where it is usually explained as "manly, strong". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Andrew, Andres, Drew.
3 ways to write Andre
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
安德烈
Ān Dé Liè
The standard transliteration of Andre: 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 烈 (liè, "fierce, ardent"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 1-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 安 ān + 德 dé + 烈 liè. The tone contour is 1-2-4 (high level, rising, falling). 烈 is kept because it is the established form, even though it means 'fierce/ardent' by itself.
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 烈
liè
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
fierce, ardent
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
刚铭
Gāng Míng
Inspired by "manly, strong": 刚 (gāng, "firm, strong") + 铭 (míng, "inscription; to engrave on one's heart"), expressing strength and courage.
Why these characters?
刚 (firm, strong) answers the "manly" in Andre's meaning, and 铭 (inscription; to engrave on one's heart) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 刚
gāng
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
firm, strong
- 铭
míng
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
inscription; to engrave on one's heart
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
安威
Ān Wēi
安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 威 (wēi, "power, majesty"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 安 (ān), the same opening character as the transliteration 安德烈, for the "andr" sound, and replaces the rest with 威 ("power, majesty") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 威
wēi
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
power, majesty
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 121,653 boys named Andre since 1880, with the high point in 1970 (2,508 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #137 to #264 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 121,653
More About Andre in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Andre 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 Andre, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Andrew in Chinese, Andres in Chinese, and Drew in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Andrew in Chinese, Andres in Chinese, and Drew in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Damian in Chinese, Jaden in Chinese, Troy in Chinese, Philip in Chinese, and Gary in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Andre, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Andre to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Andre in Chinese?
安德烈 (Ān Dé Liè), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 安德烈 have?
31 strokes in simplified form; per character: 安 6, 德 15, 烈 10.
Does Andre change in traditional Chinese?
No. 安德烈 uses only characters that are the same in both scripts, so one design works everywhere.