Brody in Chinese
Brody in Chinese is 布罗迪 (Bù Luó Dí).
- Origin
- Scottish/Irish
- Meaning
- ditch; brow of a hill
The name traces back to Scottish/Irish sources, where it is usually explained as "ditch; brow of a hill". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1954 and peaked in 2008.
3 ways to write Brody
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
布罗迪
Bù Luó Dí
The standard transliteration of Brody: 布 (bù, "cloth; to proclaim"), 罗 (luó, "net; gauze"), 迪 (dí, "to enlighten, guide"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 布 bù + 罗 luó + 迪 dí. The tone contour is 4-2-2 (falling, rising, rising).
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 布
bù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
cloth; to proclaim
- 罗
luó
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
net; gauze
- 迪
dí
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
to enlighten, guide
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
峰恒
Fēng Héng
Inspired by "ditch; brow of a hill": 峰 (fēng, "summit, peak") + 恒 (héng, "constant, persevering"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
The idea of "hill" behind Brody is rendered by 峰, "summit, peak"; 恒, "constant, persevering", completes it.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 峰
fēng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
summit, peak
- 恒
héng
Tone 2 · 9 strokes (simplified)
constant, persevering
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
峰立
Fēng Lì
峰 (fēng, "summit, peak") + 立 (lì, "to stand, establish"): a natural Chinese given name themed on land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "bro" (bù), so 峰 ("summit, peak") and 立 ("to stand, establish") were chosen for land, hills and home.
Character breakdown
15 strokes total (simplified)- 峰
fēng
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
summit, peak
- 立
lì
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
to stand, establish
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 65,972 boys named Brody since 1954, with the high point in 2008 (6,298 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #795 to #152 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2008
- Peak decade
- 2010s
- First year
- 1954
- Total since 1880
- 65,972
More About Brody in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Brody 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 Brody, you'll find options that work for you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write Brody in Chinese?
布罗迪 (Bù Luó Dí), or 布羅迪 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 布罗迪 have?
22 strokes in simplified form and 33 in traditional; per character: 布 5, 罗 8, 迪 9.
How popular is the name Brody?
US Social Security records show 65,972 boys named Brody since 1954, with the high point in 2008 (6,298 births) and the busiest decade being the 2010s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #795 to #152 among boys.