Standard spelling
巴勃罗
Bā bó luó
The standard Chinese spelling of Pablo.
- 巴
- a common name sound
- 勃
- vigorous; a common name sound
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Pablo straight away.
Pablo in Chinese
In Chinese, Pablo is written 巴勃罗 (Bā bó luó), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 博朗 (Bó lǎng): a Chinese-style name meaning learned and open-hearted.
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巴勃罗
Bā bó luó
Pablo
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
博朗
Bó lǎng
A Chinese-style name meaning learned and open-hearted.
- 博
- broad, learned
- 朗
- bright, clear
Echoes the “Pa-blo” in Pablo and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
博
Bó
A single character meaning learned, broad.
- 博
- broad, learned
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Pablo comes from.
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble”.
Famous Pablos in Chinese
- Pablo Picassopainter巴勃罗·毕加索
- Pablo NerudaChilean poet巴勃罗·聂鲁达
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 巴勃罗 (Bā bó luó) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Pablo.
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巴Water勃Water罗Fire
巴勃罗 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 Pablo mean?
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble”.
How do you say Pablo in Chinese?
Pablo is written 巴勃罗 and pronounced Bā bó luó. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Pablo straight away.
What does 博朗 mean?
博朗 (Bó lǎng) is a Chinese-style name for Pablo: a Chinese-style name meaning learned and open-hearted. 博 means “broad, learned”, 朗 means “bright, clear”.
Which version of Pablo is best for a tattoo?
巴勃罗 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 博朗 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.