Antonio in Chinese
Antonio in Chinese is 安东尼奥 (Ān Dōng Ní Ào).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- priceless, flourishing
Antonio is a name of Latin origin, generally understood to mean "priceless, flourishing". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Anthony, Tony.
3 ways to write Antonio
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
安东尼奥
Ān Dōng Ní Ào
The standard transliteration of Antonio: 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 东 (dōng, "east"), 尼 (ní, "Buddhist nun (phonetic 'ni')"), 奥 (ào, "profound, mysterious"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 3-syllable English name is spread over 4 characters: 安 ān + 东 dōng + 尼 ní + 奥 ào. The tone contour is 1-1-2-4 (high level, high level, rising, falling).
Character breakdown
28 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 东
dōng
Tone 1 · 5 strokes (simplified)
east
- 尼
ní
Tone 2 · 5 strokes (simplified)
Buddhist nun (phonetic 'ni')
- 奥
ào
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
profound, mysterious
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
瑾瑜
Jǐn Yú
Inspired by "priceless, flourishing": 瑾 (jǐn, "fine jade") + 瑜 (yú, "fine jade; excellence"), expressing precious stones and steadfastness.
Why these characters?
瑾 (fine jade) answers the "priceless" in Antonio's meaning, and 瑜 (fine jade; excellence) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
28 strokes total (simplified)- 瑾
jǐn
Tone 3 · 15 strokes (simplified)
fine jade
- 瑜
yú
Tone 2 · 13 strokes (simplified)
fine jade; excellence
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
安瑜
Ān Yú
安 (ān, "peace, safety") + 瑜 (yú, "fine jade; excellence"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 安 (ān), the same opening character as the transliteration 安东尼奥, for the "an" sound, and replaces the rest with 瑜 ("fine jade; excellence") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 瑜
yú
Tone 2 · 13 strokes (simplified)
fine jade; excellence
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Recent US usage of Antonio
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Antonio ranked 177 among names recorded for boys, with 12,619 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 245,527 boys named Antonio since 1880, with the high point in 1997 (5,068 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #77 to #158 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1997
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 245,527
More About Antonio in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Antonio 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 Antonio, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Anthony in Chinese, and Tony in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Anthony in Chinese, Tony in Chinese, and Julian in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Jeremiah in Chinese, Henry in Chinese, Blake in Chinese, Bradley in Chinese, and Edward in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Antonio, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Antonio 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 is Antonio translated into Chinese?
安东尼奥 (Ān Dōng Ní Ào), or 安東尼奧 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 安东尼奥 have?
28 strokes in simplified form and 32 in traditional; per character: 安 6, 东 5, 尼 5, 奥 12.
Is there a Chinese name for Antonio with real meaning?
Try 瑾瑜 (Jǐn Yú): fine jade + fine jade; excellence, inspired by "priceless, flourishing". For something that still sounds like Antonio, 安瑜 (Ān Yú) is a middle ground.