Standard spelling
保拉
Bǎo lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Paula.
- 保
- to protect
- 拉
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Paula.
Paula in Chinese
In Chinese, Paula is written 保拉 (Bǎo lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 宝兰 (Bǎo lán): a Chinese-style name meaning a treasured orchid.
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保拉
Bǎo lā
Paula
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
宝兰
Bǎo lán
A Chinese-style name meaning a treasured orchid.
- 宝
- treasure
- 兰
- orchid
Sounds like the “Pau-la” of Paula and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
兰
Lán
A single character meaning orchid.
- 兰
- orchid
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Paula comes from.
Paula is the feminine of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble”.
Famous Paulas in Chinese
- Paula Badosatennis player保拉·巴多萨
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 保拉 (Bǎo lā) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Paula.
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保Water拉Fire
保拉 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 Paula mean?
Paula is the feminine of Paul, from the Latin Paulus, “small” or “humble”.
How do you say Paula in Chinese?
Paula is written 保拉 and pronounced Bǎo lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Paula.
What does 宝兰 mean?
宝兰 (Bǎo lán) is a Chinese-style name for Paula: a Chinese-style name meaning a treasured orchid. 宝 means “treasure”, 兰 means “orchid”.
Which version of Paula is best for a tattoo?
保拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 宝兰 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.