Conner in Chinese
Conner in Chinese is 康纳 (Kāng Nà).
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- lover of hounds; wise
Etymologically, Conner is Irish and is commonly glossed as "lover of hounds; wise". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1915 and peaked in 2005. Spellings pronounced the same way include Connor, which share the transliteration 康纳.
3 ways to write Conner
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
康纳
Kāng Nà
The standard transliteration of Conner: 康 (kāng, "healthy, well-being"), 纳 (nà, "to accept, receive"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 康 (kāng) carries "con", 纳 (nà) carries "ner". The tone contour is 1-4 (high level, falling).
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 康
kāng
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
healthy, well-being
- 纳
nà
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to accept, receive
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
天诚
Tiān Chéng
Inspired by "lover of hounds; wise": 天 (tiān, "heaven, sky") + 诚 (chéng, "sincere, honest"), expressing love, joy and blessings.
Why these characters?
Because Conner is linked to "lover", the name leads with 天 (heaven, sky); 诚 (sincere, honest) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 天
tiān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heaven, sky
- 诚
chéng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
sincere, honest
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
康欣
Kāng Xīn
康 (kāng, "healthy, well-being") + 欣 (xīn, "joyful, glad"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 康 (kāng), the same opening character as the transliteration 康纳, for the "con" sound, and replaces the rest with 欣 ("joyful, glad") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
19 strokes total (simplified)- 康
kāng
Tone 1 · 11 strokes (simplified)
healthy, well-being
- 欣
xīn
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
joyful, glad
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 51,929 boys named Conner since 1915, with the high point in 2005 (3,205 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #627 to #335 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2005
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1915
- Total since 1880
- 51,929
More About Conner in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Conner 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 Conner, you'll find options that work for you.
Conner is also spelled Connor — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Conner, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Conner 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
How is Conner translated into Chinese?
康纳 (Kāng Nà), or 康納 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Conner?
US Social Security records show 51,929 boys named Conner since 1915, with the high point in 2005 (3,205 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #627 to #335 among boys.
Is Conner written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 康纳 becomes 康納; the changed characters are 纳→納. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.