Standard spelling
帕梅拉
Pà méi lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Pamela.
- 帕
- a common name sound
- 梅
- plum blossom
- 拉
- a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Pamela.
Pamela in Chinese
In Chinese, Pamela is written 帕梅拉 (Pà méi lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 佩玫 (Pèi méi): a Chinese-style name meaning a rose worn close.
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帕梅拉
Pà méi lā
Pamela
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
佩玫
Pèi méi
A Chinese-style name meaning a rose worn close.
- 佩
- to wear as a pendant; to admire
- 玫
- rose
Close to the “Pa-me-” sound of Pamela, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
玫
Méi
A single character meaning rose.
- 玫
- rose
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Pamela comes from.
Pamela was invented by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 1580s, perhaps meaning “all sweetness”.
Famous Pamelas in Chinese
- Pamela Andersonactress帕梅拉·安德森
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 帕梅拉 (Pà méi lā) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Pamela.
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帕Earth梅Wood拉Fire
帕梅拉 carries Earth, Wood and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth, Wood or Fire; if it needs Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Pamela in Chinese
What does the name Pamela mean?
Pamela was invented by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the 1580s, perhaps meaning “all sweetness”.
How do you say Pamela in Chinese?
Pamela is written 帕梅拉 and pronounced Pà méi lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Pamela.
What does 佩玫 mean?
佩玫 (Pèi méi) is a Chinese-style name for Pamela: a Chinese-style name meaning a rose worn close. 佩 means “to wear as a pendant; to admire”, 玫 means “rose”.
Which version of Pamela is best for a tattoo?
帕梅拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 佩玫 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.