Chinese name for Sarah
Sarah is usually written 莎拉 (Shā 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 Sarah.
Sarah in Chinese, by sound
莎拉
Shā 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 Sarah
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 萱宁.
Sarah means princess, and 萱 suggests a joyful, noble spirit with 宁 for calm grace.
About the name Sarah
Sarah comes from the Hebrew word sarah, meaning princess or noblewoman.
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What is Sarah in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Sarah is 莎拉 (Shā lā). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Sarah include 萱宁 (xuān níng), 安芮 (ān ruì).
How do you write Sarah in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Sarah is written 莎拉. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 萱宁.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Sarah?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 萱宁 (xuān níng): Sarah means princess, and 萱 suggests a joyful, noble spirit with 宁 for calm grace. 安芮 (ān ruì): Both 安 and 芮 suggest a gentle, precious quality that suits the noble meaning of Sarah.
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