Standard spelling
劳拉
Láo lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Laura.
- 劳
- work, toil; a common name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
The version used for Laura in Chinese books, films and news.
Laura in Chinese
In Chinese, Laura is written 劳拉 (Láo lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 露华 (Lù huá): a Chinese-style name meaning dew-bright splendour.
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劳拉
Láo lā
Laura
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
露华
Lù huá
A Chinese-style name meaning dew-bright splendour.
- 露
- dew
- 华
- splendour
Echoes “Lau-ra”; 露华 comes from a Li Bai line praising a woman's beauty.
Single character
露
Lù
A single character meaning dew.
- 露
- dew
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Laura comes from.
Laura comes from the Latin laurus, “laurel”, a symbol of victory. The Italian poet Petrarch wrote his love poems to a woman called Laura.
Famous Lauras in Chinese
- Laura Dernactress, Jurassic Park劳拉·邓恩
About Laura in Chinese
What does the name Laura mean?
Laura comes from the Latin laurus, “laurel”, a symbol of victory. The Italian poet Petrarch wrote his love poems to a woman called Laura.
How do you say Laura in Chinese?
Laura is written 劳拉 and pronounced Láo lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Laura in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 露华 mean?
露华 (Lù huá) is a Chinese-style name for Laura: a Chinese-style name meaning dew-bright splendour. 露 means “dew”, 华 means “splendour”.
Which version of Laura is best for a tattoo?
劳拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 露华 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.