Standard spelling
卡洛斯
Kǎ luò sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Carlos.
- 卡
- a common name sound
- 洛
- the Luo River; a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
The version used for Carlos in Chinese books, films and news.
Carlos in Chinese
In Chinese, Carlos is written 卡洛斯 (Kǎ luò sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 凯乐 (Kǎi lè): a Chinese-style name meaning triumph and joy.
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卡洛斯
Kǎ luò sī
Carlos
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
凯乐
Kǎi lè
A Chinese-style name meaning triumph and joy.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
- 乐
- joy, happiness
Keeps the “Car-” sound of Carlos, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
凯
Kǎi
A single character meaning triumph.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Carlos comes from.
Carlos is the Spanish form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning “free man”. Kings of Spain have carried it since Charles V.
Famous Carloss in Chinese
- Carlos Santanaguitarist卡洛斯·桑塔纳
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 卡洛斯 (Kǎ luò sī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Carlos.
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卡Wood洛Water斯Metal
卡洛斯 carries Wood, Water and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Water or Metal; if it needs Fire or Earth, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Carlos in Chinese
What does the name Carlos mean?
Carlos is the Spanish form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning “free man”. Kings of Spain have carried it since Charles V.
How do you say Carlos in Chinese?
Carlos is written 卡洛斯 and pronounced Kǎ luò sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Carlos in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 凯乐 mean?
凯乐 (Kǎi lè) is a Chinese-style name for Carlos: a Chinese-style name meaning triumph and joy. 凯 means “triumph, victory”, 乐 means “joy, happiness”.
Which version of Carlos is best for a tattoo?
卡洛斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 凯乐 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.