Diana in Chinese
Diana in Chinese is 黛安娜 (Dài Ān Nà).
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- divine, heavenly
The name traces back to Latin sources, where it is usually explained as "divine, heavenly". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1950s.
3 ways to write Diana
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
黛安娜
Dài Ān Nà
The standard transliteration of Diana: 黛 (dài, "dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman"), 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), 娜 (nà, "graceful, elegant"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 3 characters: 黛 dài + 安 ān + 娜 nà. The tone contour is 4-1-4 (falling, high level, falling).
Character breakdown
32 strokes total (simplified)- 黛
dài
Tone 4 · 17 strokes (simplified)
dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
- 娜
nà
Tone 4 · 9 strokes (simplified)
graceful, elegant
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
佑心
Yòu Xīn
Inspired by "divine, heavenly": 佑 (yòu, "blessing, protection") + 心 (xīn, "heart, mind"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
佑 (blessing, protection) answers the "divine" in Diana's meaning, and 心 (heart, mind) rounds it off as a typical ending for girls' names.
Character breakdown
11 strokes total (simplified)- 佑
yòu
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
blessing, protection
- 心
xīn
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heart, mind
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
黛天
Dài Tiān
黛 (dài, "dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman") + 天 (tiān, "heaven, sky"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 黛 (dài), the same opening character as the transliteration 黛安娜, for the "dia" sound, and replaces the rest with 天 ("heaven, sky") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 黛
dài
Tone 4 · 17 strokes (simplified)
dark eyebrow pigment; beautiful woman
- 天
tiān
Tone 1 · 4 strokes (simplified)
heaven, sky
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 357,575 girls named Diana since 1880, with the high point in 1957 (9,426 births) and the busiest decade being the 1950s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #98 to #230 among girls.
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak decade
- 1950s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 357,575
More About Diana in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Diana 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 Diana, you'll find options that work for you.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Claire in Chinese, Christine in Chinese, and Autumn in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Marissa in Chinese, Gabriella in Chinese, and Monica in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Diana, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Diana 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 Diana translated into Chinese?
黛安娜 (Dài Ān Nà), identical in simplified and traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Diana?
US Social Security records show 357,575 girls named Diana since 1880, with the high point in 1957 (9,426 births) and the busiest decade being the 1950s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #98 to #230 among girls.
How many strokes does 黛安娜 have?
32 strokes in simplified form; per character: 黛 17, 安 6, 娜 9.