Standard spelling
劳伦
Láo lún
The standard Chinese spelling of Lauren.
- 劳
- work, toil; a common name sound
- 伦
- order, human bonds; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Lauren straight away.
Lauren in Chinese
In Chinese, Lauren is written 劳伦 (Láo lún), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 若兰 (Ruò lán): a Chinese-style name meaning like an orchid.
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劳伦
Láo lún
Lauren
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
若兰
Ruò lán
A Chinese-style name meaning like an orchid.
- 若
- like, as if
- 兰
- orchid
Close to the “Lor-en” sound of Lauren, 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 Lauren comes from.
Lauren is a form of Laurence, from the Latin for “from Laurentum”, a town probably named for its laurel trees. Actress Lauren Bacall made it popular as a girl's name.
Famous Laurens in Chinese
- Lauren Bacallactress, Hollywood golden age劳伦·白考尔
About Lauren in Chinese
What does the name Lauren mean?
Lauren is a form of Laurence, from the Latin for “from Laurentum”, a town probably named for its laurel trees. Actress Lauren Bacall made it popular as a girl's name.
How do you say Lauren in Chinese?
Lauren is written 劳伦 and pronounced Láo lún. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Lauren straight away.
What does 若兰 mean?
若兰 (Ruò lán) is a Chinese-style name for Lauren: a Chinese-style name meaning like an orchid. 若 means “like, as if”, 兰 means “orchid”.
Which version of Lauren is best for a tattoo?
劳伦 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 若兰 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.