Standard spelling
保罗
Bǎo luó
The standard Chinese spelling of Paul.
- 保
- to protect
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Paul, light on meaning.
Paul in Chinese
In Chinese, Paul is written 保罗 (Bǎo luó), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 葆真 (Bǎo zhēn): a Chinese-style name meaning keeping one's true nature.
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保罗
Bǎo luó
Paul
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
葆真
Bǎo zhēn
A Chinese-style name meaning keeping one's true nature.
- 葆
- to preserve, keep
- 真
- true, genuine
Sounds like the “Pau-” of Paul and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
真
Zhēn
A single character meaning truth and genuineness.
- 真
- true, genuine
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Paul comes from.
Paul comes from the Latin Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble”. Paul the Apostle wrote many letters in the New Testament.
Famous Pauls in Chinese
- Paul McCartneymusician, The Beatles保罗·麦卡特尼
About Paul in Chinese
What does the name Paul mean?
Paul comes from the Latin Paulus, meaning “small” or “humble”. Paul the Apostle wrote many letters in the New Testament.
How do you say Paul in Chinese?
Paul is written 保罗 and pronounced Bǎo luó. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Paul, light on meaning.
What does 葆真 mean?
葆真 (Bǎo zhēn) is a Chinese-style name for Paul: a Chinese-style name meaning keeping one's true nature. 葆 means “to preserve, keep”, 真 means “true, genuine”.
Which version of Paul is best for a tattoo?
保罗 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 葆真 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.