Standard spelling
贝拉
Bèi lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Bella.
- 贝
- treasure, shell
- 拉
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Bella, light on meaning.
Bella in Chinese
In Chinese, Bella is written 贝拉 (Bèi lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 蓓雅 (Bèi yǎ): a Chinese-style name meaning an elegant flower bud.
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贝拉
Bèi lā
Bella
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
蓓雅
Bèi yǎ
A Chinese-style name meaning an elegant flower bud.
- 蓓
- flower bud
- 雅
- elegant, refined
Soft like Bella, with a graceful, feminine meaning.
Single character
丽
Lì
A single character meaning beauty.
- 丽
- beautiful
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Bella comes from.
Bella began as a short form of Isabella and Arabella. It also means “beautiful” in Italian.
Famous Bellas in Chinese
- Bella Hadidmodel贝拉·哈迪德
About Bella in Chinese
What does the name Bella mean?
Bella began as a short form of Isabella and Arabella. It also means “beautiful” in Italian.
How do you say Bella in Chinese?
Bella is written 贝拉 and pronounced Bèi lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Bella, light on meaning.
What does 蓓雅 mean?
蓓雅 (Bèi yǎ) is a Chinese-style name for Bella: a Chinese-style name meaning an elegant flower bud. 蓓 means “flower bud”, 雅 means “elegant, refined”.
Which version of Bella is best for a tattoo?
贝拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 蓓雅 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.