Pedro in Chinese
Pedro in Chinese is 佩德罗 (Pèi Dé Luó).
- Origin
- Spanish/Greek
- Meaning
- rock, stone
Pedro is a name of Spanish/Greek origin, generally understood to mean "rock, stone". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1990s. Names sharing the same root meaning include Peter.
3 ways to write Pedro
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
佩德罗
Pèi Dé Luó
The standard transliteration of Pedro: 佩 (pèi, "to admire; to wear (an ornament)"), 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 罗 (luó, "net; gauze"). 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: 佩 pèi + 德 dé + 罗 luó. The tone contour is 4-2-2 (falling, rising, rising).
Character breakdown
31 strokes total (simplified)- 佩
pèi
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to admire; to wear (an ornament)
- 德
dé
Tone 2 · 15 strokes (simplified)
virtue, morality
- 罗
luó
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
net; gauze
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
玉成
Yù Chéng
Inspired by "rock, stone": 玉 (yù, "jade") + 成 (chéng, "to accomplish, succeed"), expressing precious stones and steadfastness.
Why these characters?
玉 (jade) answers the "rock" in Pedro's meaning, and 成 (to accomplish, succeed) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 玉
yù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
jade
- 成
chéng
Tone 2 · 7 strokes (simplified)
to accomplish, succeed
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
玉瑾
Yù Jǐn
玉 (yù, "jade") + 瑾 (jǐn, "fine jade"): a natural Chinese given name themed on precious stones and steadfastness.
Why these characters?
No attractive character closely matches "pe" (pèi), so 玉 ("jade") and 瑾 ("fine jade") were chosen for precious stones and steadfastness.
Character breakdown
20 strokes total (simplified)- 玉
yù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
jade
- 瑾
jǐn
Tone 3 · 15 strokes (simplified)
fine jade
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 88,001 boys named Pedro since 1880, with the high point in 2000 (1,703 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #196 to #390 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak decade
- 1990s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 88,001
More About Pedro in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Pedro 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 Pedro, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Peter in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Peter in Chinese, Jonathon in Chinese, and Hudson in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Leo in Chinese, Rafael in Chinese, Conner in Chinese, and Trenton in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Pedro, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Pedro 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 Pedro in Chinese?
佩德罗 (Pèi Dé Luó), or 佩德羅 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How popular is the name Pedro?
US Social Security records show 88,001 boys named Pedro since 1880, with the high point in 2000 (1,703 births) and the busiest decade being the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #196 to #390 among boys.
How many strokes does 佩德罗 have?
31 strokes in simplified form and 42 in traditional; per character: 佩 8, 德 15, 罗 8.