Standard spelling
蕾拉
Lěi lā
The common Chinese spelling of Layla.
- 蕾
- flower bud
- 拉
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Layla, light on meaning.
Layla in Chinese
In Chinese, Layla is written 蕾拉 (Lěi lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 蕾欣 (Lěi xīn): a Chinese-style name meaning a joyful flower bud.
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蕾拉
Lěi lā
Layla
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
蕾欣
Lěi xīn
A Chinese-style name meaning a joyful flower bud.
- 蕾
- flower bud
- 欣
- joy, delight
Sounds like the “Lay” of Layla and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
蕾
Lěi
A single character meaning a flower bud.
- 蕾
- flower bud
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Layla comes from.
Layla comes from Arabic and means “night”. It is the name of the heroine of the classic love story Layla and Majnun.
About Layla in Chinese
What does the name Layla mean?
Layla comes from Arabic and means “night”. It is the name of the heroine of the classic love story Layla and Majnun.
How do you say Layla in Chinese?
Layla is written 蕾拉 and pronounced Lěi lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Layla, light on meaning.
What does 蕾欣 mean?
蕾欣 (Lěi xīn) is a Chinese-style name for Layla: a Chinese-style name meaning a joyful flower bud. 蕾 means “flower bud”, 欣 means “joy, delight”.
Which version of Layla is best for a tattoo?
蕾拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 蕾欣 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.