Standard spelling
洛拉
Luò lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Lola.
- 洛
- the Luo River; a common name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Lola.
Lola in Chinese
In Chinese, Lola is written 洛拉 (Luò lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 乐兰 (Lè lán): a Chinese-style name meaning a joyful orchid.
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洛拉
Luò lā
Lola
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There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
乐兰
Lè lán
A Chinese-style name meaning a joyful orchid.
- 乐
- joy, happiness
- 兰
- orchid
Sounds like the “Lo-la” of Lola and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
乐
Lè
A single character meaning joy.
- 乐
- joy, happiness
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Lola comes from.
Lola began as a pet form of Dolores, from Our Lady of Sorrows (Dolores). It is now a name in its own right.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 洛拉 (Luò lā) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Lola.
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洛Water拉Fire
洛拉 carries Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Lola mean?
Lola began as a pet form of Dolores, from Our Lady of Sorrows (Dolores). It is now a name in its own right.
How do you say Lola in Chinese?
Lola is written 洛拉 and pronounced Luò lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Lola.
What does 乐兰 mean?
乐兰 (Lè lán) is a Chinese-style name for Lola: a Chinese-style name meaning a joyful orchid. 乐 means “joy, happiness”, 兰 means “orchid”.
Which version of Lola is best for a tattoo?
洛拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 乐兰 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.