Chinese name for Bella
Bella is usually written 贝拉 (Bèi lā) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Bella.
Bella in Chinese, by sound
贝拉
Bèi lā
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Bella
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 佳宁.
Jia Ning means fine and peaceful, reflecting the beauty at the heart of Bella.
About the name Bella
Bella comes from the Italian and Spanish word for beautiful.
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What is Bella in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Bella is 贝拉 (Bèi lā). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Bella include 佳宁 (jiā níng), 宛晴 (wǎn qíng).
How do you write Bella in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Bella is written 贝拉. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 佳宁.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Bella?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 佳宁 (jiā níng): Jia Ning means fine and peaceful, reflecting the beauty at the heart of Bella. 宛晴 (wǎn qíng): Wan Qing suggests grace and clear skies, a soft match for Bella's loveliness.
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