Andrea in Chinese
Andrea in Chinese is 安德莉亚 (Ān Dé Lì Yà).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- strong, courageous
Etymologically, Andrea is Greek and is commonly glossed as "strong, courageous". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1881 and peaked in 1981.
3 ways to write Andrea
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
安德莉亚
Ān Dé Lì Yà
The standard transliteration of Andrea: 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 莉 (lì, "jasmine"), 亚 (yà, "Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 4 characters: 安 ān + 德 dé + 莉 lì + 亚 yà. The tone contour is 1-2-4-4 (high level, rising, falling, falling).
Character breakdown
37 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 莉
lì
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
jasmine
- 亚
yà
Tone 4 · 6 strokes (simplified)
Asia; second (phonetic 'a/ya')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
英华
Yīng Huá
Inspired by "strong, courageous": 英 (yīng, "hero; brilliant; flower") + 华 (huá, "splendid, magnificent; China"), expressing strength and courage.
Why these characters?
英 (hero; brilliant; flower) answers the "strong" in Andrea's meaning, and 华 (splendid, magnificent; China) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 英
yīng
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
hero; brilliant; flower
- 华
huá
Tone 2 · 6 strokes (simplified)
splendid, magnificent; China
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
安英
Ān Yīng
安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 英 (yīng, "hero; brilliant; flower"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 安 (ān), the same opening character as the transliteration 安德莉亚, for the "an" sound, and replaces the rest with 英 ("hero; brilliant; flower") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 英
yīng
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
hero; brilliant; flower
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Recent US usage of Andrea
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Andrea ranked 179 among names recorded for girls, with 9,995 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 431,157 girls named Andrea since 1881, with the high point in 1981 (11,682 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #40 to #128 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1981
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1881
- Total since 1880
- 431,157
More About Andrea in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Andrea 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 Andrea, you'll find options that work for you.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Jasmine in Chinese, Mary in Chinese, and Allison in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Sara in Chinese, Ava in Chinese, and Laura in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Andrea, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Andrea 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
What is Andrea in Chinese characters?
安德莉亚 (Ān Dé Lì Yà), or 安德莉亞 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is there a Chinese name for Andrea with real meaning?
Try 英华 (Yīng Huá): hero; brilliant; flower + splendid, magnificent; China, inspired by "strong, courageous". For something that still sounds like Andrea, 安英 (Ān Yīng) is a middle ground.
How popular is the name Andrea?
US Social Security records show 431,157 girls named Andrea since 1881, with the high point in 1981 (11,682 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #40 to #128 among girls.