Standard spelling
皮拉尔
Pí lā ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Pilar.
- 皮
- a common name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
The version used for Pilar in Chinese books, films and news.
Pilar in Chinese
In Chinese, Pilar is written 皮拉尔 (Pí lā ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 碧兰 (Bì lán): a Chinese-style name meaning a jade-green orchid.
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皮拉尔
Pí lā ěr
Pilar
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
碧兰
Bì lán
A Chinese-style name meaning a jade-green orchid.
- 碧
- jade green
- 兰
- orchid
Keeps the “Pi-lar” sound of Pilar, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
兰
Lán
A single character meaning orchid.
- 兰
- orchid
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Pilar comes from.
Pilar means “pillar” and honours Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, one of Spain's best-loved devotions.
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 皮拉尔 (Pí lā ěr) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Pilar.
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皮Water拉Fire尔Fire
皮拉尔 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 Pilar mean?
Pilar means “pillar” and honours Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, one of Spain's best-loved devotions.
How do you say Pilar in Chinese?
Pilar is written 皮拉尔 and pronounced Pí lā ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Pilar in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 碧兰 mean?
碧兰 (Bì lán) is a Chinese-style name for Pilar: a Chinese-style name meaning a jade-green orchid. 碧 means “jade green”, 兰 means “orchid”.
Which version of Pilar is best for a tattoo?
皮拉尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 碧兰 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.