Oscar in Chinese
Oscar in Chinese is 奥斯卡 (Ào Sī Kǎ).
- Origin
- Irish/Norse
- Meaning
- deer lover; divine spear
Oscar is a name of Irish/Norse origin, generally understood to mean "deer lover; divine spear". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
3 ways to write Oscar
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
奥斯卡
Ào Sī Kǎ
The standard transliteration of Oscar: 奥 (ào, "profound, mysterious"), 斯 (sī, "this (phonetic 's')"), 卡 (kǎ, "card (phonetic 'ca/ka')"). 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: 奥 ào + 斯 sī + 卡 kǎ. The tone contour is 4-1-3 (falling, high level, dipping).
Character breakdown
29 strokes total (simplified)- 奥
ào
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
profound, mysterious
- 斯
sī
Tone 1 · 12 strokes (simplified)
this (phonetic 's')
- 卡
kǎ
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
card (phonetic 'ca/ka')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
鸿飞
Hóng Fēi
Inspired by "deer lover; divine spear": 鸿 (hóng, "swan goose; grand") + 飞 (fēi, "to fly"), expressing graceful creatures and soaring flight.
Why these characters?
鸿 (swan goose; grand) answers the "deer" in Oscar's meaning, and 飞 (to fly) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 鸿
hóng
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
swan goose; grand
- 飞
fēi
Tone 1 · 3 strokes (simplified)
to fly
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
奥鹤
Ào Hè
奥 (ào, "profound, mysterious") + 鹤 (hè, "crane"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 奥 (ào), the same opening character as the transliteration 奥斯卡, for the "os" sound, and replaces the rest with 鹤 ("crane") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
27 strokes total (simplified)- 奥
ào
Tone 4 · 12 strokes (simplified)
profound, mysterious
- 鹤
hè
Tone 4 · 15 strokes (simplified)
crane
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 198,838 boys named Oscar since 1880, with the high point in 2006 (3,601 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #135 to #192 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2006
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 198,838
More About Oscar in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Oscar 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 Oscar, you'll find options that work for you.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Alan in Chinese, Eli in Chinese, and Keith in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Josiah in Chinese, Parker in Chinese, and Donald in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Oscar, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Oscar 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 do you write Oscar in Chinese?
奥斯卡 (Ào Sī Kǎ), or 奧斯卡 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 奥斯卡 have?
29 strokes in simplified form and 30 in traditional; per character: 奥 12, 斯 12, 卡 5.
How popular is the name Oscar?
US Social Security records show 198,838 boys named Oscar since 1880, with the high point in 2006 (3,601 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #135 to #192 among boys.