Bradley in Chinese
Bradley in Chinese is 布拉德利 (Bù Lā Dé Lì).
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- broad meadow
The name traces back to English sources, where it is usually explained as "broad meadow". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1980s.
3 ways to write Bradley
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
布拉德利
Bù Lā Dé Lì
The standard transliteration of Bradley: 布 (bù, "cloth; to proclaim"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 利 (lì, "benefit, sharp"). 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: 布 bù + 拉 lā + 德 dé + 利 lì. The tone contour is 4-1-2-4 (falling, high level, rising, falling).
Character breakdown
35 strokes total (simplified)- 布
bù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
cloth; to proclaim
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 利
lì
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
benefit, sharp
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
岳峰
Yuè Fēng
Inspired by "broad meadow": 岳 (yuè, "high mountain") + 峰 (fēng, "summit, peak"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
Because Bradley is linked to "meadow", the name leads with 岳 (high mountain); 峰 (summit, peak) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 岳
yuè
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
high mountain
- 峰
fēng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
summit, peak
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
立峰
Lì Fēng
立 (lì, "to stand, establish") + 峰 (fēng, "summit, peak"): a natural Chinese given name themed on land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "brad" (bù), so 立 ("to stand, establish") and 峰 ("summit, peak") were chosen for land, hills and home.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 立
lì
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
to stand, establish
- 峰
fēng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
summit, peak
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 304,142 boys named Bradley since 1880, with the high point in 1980 (7,213 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #65 to #230 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1980
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 304,142
More About Bradley in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Bradley 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 Bradley, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Bradley, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Bradley 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bradley in Chinese characters?
布拉德利 (Bù Lā Dé Lì), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 布拉德利 have?
35 strokes in simplified form; per character: 布 5, 拉 8, 德 15, 利 7.
Is there a Chinese name for Bradley with real meaning?
Try 岳峰 (Yuè Fēng): high mountain + summit, peak, inspired by "broad meadow". For something that still sounds like Bradley, 立峰 (Lì Fēng) is a middle ground.