Drew in Chinese
Origin: Greek
Meaning: manly, strong
The standard Chinese transliteration of Drew, pronounced Dé Lǔ. The characters are chosen for sound: 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), 鲁 (lǔ, "honest, simple (phonetic 'ru/lu')"). Native speakers will immediately recognize it as the name Drew.
Character Breakdown
Note: Reads as the name "Drew" to native speakers; the characters are chosen for sound, so don't expect a poetic meaning. Traditional form 德魯 differs from simplified 德鲁; pick one script and keep it consistent. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
A Chinese-style given name inspired by the meaning of Drew ("manly, strong"), expressing strength and courage: 勇 (yǒng, "brave, courageous") + 毅 (yì, "resolute, persevering").
Character Breakdown
Note: A meaning-based Chinese given name; it will not sound like your English name, so pair it with an explanation if that matters to you. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Opens with 德 (dé, "virtue, morality"), which echoes the first sound of Drew (Dé), and adds 然 (rán, "so, thus; natural") for strength and courage. It reads like a natural Chinese given name with a nod to your English one.
Character Breakdown
Note: Looks and sounds like a genuine Chinese given name while still echoing your name; a popular choice for tattoos. Use a proper calligraphy font and have a native speaker check the final stencil (stroke order and orientation).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you write Drew in Chinese?
The most common way is 德鲁 (traditional: 德魯), pronounced Dé Lǔ. This is the standard phonetic transliteration you would see in Chinese media and translations.
What does 德鲁 mean?
德鲁 is a sound-based transliteration, so as a whole it simply means "Drew". Individually: 德 (dé) = virtue, morality; 鲁 (lǔ) = honest, simple (phonetic 'ru/lu'). If you want real meaning, try 勇毅 (Yǒng Yì), inspired by the meaning of Drew: "manly, strong".
Which Chinese name for Drew is best for a tattoo?
Choose 德鲁 if you want people to recognize your name, 勇毅 if you prefer meaning over sound, or 德然 for a natural-sounding Chinese name that still echoes Drew. Whatever you pick, use a calligraphy font and ask a native speaker to check the final design.