Chinese name for Laura
Laura is usually written 劳拉 (Láo 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 Laura.
Laura in Chinese, by sound
劳拉
Láo 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 Laura
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 荣萱.
Laura's laurel meaning connects to honor and joy, which Rongxuan softly expresses.
About the name Laura
Laura comes from the Latin word laurus, meaning laurel or bay tree.
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What is Laura in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Laura is 劳拉 (Láo Lā). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Laura include 荣萱 (róng xuān), 莲安 (lián ān).
How do you write Laura in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Laura is written 劳拉. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 荣萱.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Laura?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 荣萱 (róng xuān): Laura's laurel meaning connects to honor and joy, which Rongxuan softly expresses. 莲安 (lián ān): Lianan reflects the pure, classical beauty often linked to the laurel.
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