Standard spelling
艾拉
Ài lā
The common Chinese spelling of Ella.
- 艾
- mugwort; a common name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Ella straight away.
Ella in Chinese
In Chinese, Ella is written 艾拉 (Ài lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 依兰 (Yī lán): a Chinese-style name meaning the ylang-ylang, a fragrant flower.
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艾拉
Ài lā
Ella
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
依兰
Yī lán
A Chinese-style name meaning the ylang-ylang, a fragrant flower.
- 依
- gentle, devoted
- 兰
- orchid
Close to the “El” sound of Ella, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
兰
Lán
A single character meaning orchid.
- 兰
- orchid
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Ella comes from.
Ella was brought to England by the Normans, from a Germanic element meaning “other” or “all”. It is also used as a short form of names such as Eleanor and Ellen.
About Ella in Chinese
What does the name Ella mean?
Ella was brought to England by the Normans, from a Germanic element meaning “other” or “all”. It is also used as a short form of names such as Eleanor and Ellen.
How do you say Ella in Chinese?
Ella is written 艾拉 and pronounced Ài lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Ella straight away.
What does 依兰 mean?
依兰 (Yī lán) is a Chinese-style name for Ella: a Chinese-style name meaning the ylang-ylang, a fragrant flower. 依 means “gentle, devoted”, 兰 means “orchid”.
Which version of Ella is best for a tattoo?
艾拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 依兰 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.