Andres in Chinese
Andres in Chinese is 安德烈斯 (Ān Dé Liè Sī).
- Origin
- Spanish/Greek
- Meaning
- manly, strong
The name traces back to Spanish/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 2000s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Andrew, Andre, Drew.
3 ways to write Andres
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
安德烈斯
Ān Dé Liè Sī
The standard transliteration of Andres: 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 烈 (liè, "fierce, ardent"), 斯 (sī, "this (phonetic 's')"). 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 + 烈 liè + 斯 sī. The tone contour is 1-2-4-1 (high level, rising, falling, high level). 烈 is kept because it is the established form, even though it means 'fierce/ardent' by itself.
Character breakdown
43 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
- 斯
sī
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
this (phonetic 's')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
刚恒
Gāng Héng
Inspired by "manly, strong": 刚 (gāng, "firm, strong") + 恒 (héng, "constant, persevering"), expressing strength and courage.
Why these characters?
Because Andres is linked to "manly", the name leads with 刚 (firm, strong); 恒 (constant, persevering) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 刚
gāng
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
firm, strong
- 恒
héng
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
constant, persevering
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
安浩
Ān Hào
安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 浩 (hào, "vast, grand"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 安 (ān), the same opening character as the transliteration 安德烈斯, for the "an" sound, and replaces the rest with 浩 ("vast, grand") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 浩
hào
Tone 4 · 10 strokes (simplified)
vast, grand
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 82,111 boys named Andres since 1880, with the high point in 2007 (2,719 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #203 to #219 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 82,111
More About Andres in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Andres 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 Andres, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Andrew in Chinese, Andre 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, Andre in Chinese, and Drew in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Gary in Chinese, Andre in Chinese, Collin in Chinese, Jaxon in Chinese, and Fernando in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Andres, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Andres 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 Andres in Chinese?
安德烈斯 (Ān Dé Liè Sī), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 安德烈斯 have?
43 strokes in simplified form; per character: 安 6, 德 15, 烈 10, 斯 12.
Is there a Chinese name for Andres with real meaning?
Try 刚恒 (Gāng Héng): firm, strong + constant, persevering, inspired by "manly, strong". For something that still sounds like Andres, 安浩 (Ān Hào) is a middle ground.