Chinese Name For · 中文名
Chinese Name for David
David — beloved, the shepherd king — is a name of deep heart and courage. The Dai surname phonetically mirrors the soft opening of the English name beautifully.
3 Suggested Names · 推荐中文名
Benevolence and wisdom — the two pillars of Confucian virtue in one name.
Deep origins — someone whose strength comes from profound roots.
Illustrious virtue — the ideal of a person whose goodness is evident to all.
How do you say David in Chinese?
Rather than phonetically transliterating David, a culturally meaningful Chinese name chooses characters based on meaning, common usage, and your preferences (and optionally Five Elements references). The surname 戴 (Dài) is a natural phonetic complement, and the given name adds cultural depth.
For a personalized name based on your inputs (including birth date, if provided) — including Five Elements notes — use our generator below.
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Tattoo · 纹身
Thinking about a tattoo? Get your name in three calligraphy styles.
High-resolution SVG and PNG files, meaning & phrase review (not just pretty strokes), and a briefing card for your artist — before the needle moves.
Chinese name tattoo guide