Standard spelling
路易斯
Lù yì sī
The standard Chinese spelling of Luis.
- 路
- path, road
- 易
- easy, at ease; a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Luis.
Luis in Chinese
In Chinese, Luis is written 路易斯 (Lù yì sī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 路熙 (Lù xī): a Chinese-style name meaning a bright road.
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路易斯
Lù yì sī
Luis
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
路熙
Lù xī
A Chinese-style name meaning a bright road.
- 路
- path, road
- 熙
- bright, prosperous
Sounds like the “Lu-is” of Luis and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
路
Lù
A single character meaning road, path.
- 路
- path, road
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Luis comes from.
Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, from the Germanic Hludwig, “famous in battle”.
Famous Luiss in Chinese
- Luis Suárezfootballer路易斯·苏亚雷斯
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 路易斯 (Lù yì sī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Luis.
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路Fire易Fire斯Metal
路易斯 carries Fire and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire or Metal; if it needs Wood, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Luis in Chinese
What does the name Luis mean?
Luis is the Spanish form of Louis, from the Germanic Hludwig, “famous in battle”.
How do you say Luis in Chinese?
Luis is written 路易斯 and pronounced Lù yì sī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Luis.
What does 路熙 mean?
路熙 (Lù xī) is a Chinese-style name for Luis: a Chinese-style name meaning a bright road. 路 means “path, road”, 熙 means “bright, prosperous”.
Which version of Luis is best for a tattoo?
路易斯 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 路熙 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.