Standard spelling
朱莉娅
Zhū lì yà
The standard Chinese spelling of Julia.
- 朱
- vermilion; a common name sound
- 莉
- jasmine
- 娅
- a feminine name character
The version used for Julia in Chinese books, films and news.
Julia in Chinese
In Chinese, Julia is written 朱莉娅 (Zhū lì yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 如雪 (Rú xuě): a Chinese-style name meaning pure as snow.
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朱莉娅
Zhū lì yà
Julia
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
如雪
Rú xuě
A Chinese-style name meaning pure as snow.
- 如
- like, as
- 雪
- snow
Keeps the “Ju” sound of Julia, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
雪
Xuě
A single character meaning snow.
- 雪
- snow
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Julia comes from.
Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius. Its meaning is uncertain; it has been linked to the Greek for “downy-bearded” or to the god Jupiter.
Famous Julias in Chinese
- Julia Robertsactress, Pretty Woman朱莉娅·罗伯茨
About Julia in Chinese
What does the name Julia mean?
Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius. Its meaning is uncertain; it has been linked to the Greek for “downy-bearded” or to the god Jupiter.
How do you say Julia in Chinese?
Julia is written 朱莉娅 and pronounced Zhū lì yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Julia in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 如雪 mean?
如雪 (Rú xuě) is a Chinese-style name for Julia: a Chinese-style name meaning pure as snow. 如 means “like, as”, 雪 means “snow”.
Which version of Julia is best for a tattoo?
朱莉娅 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 如雪 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.