Standard spelling
劳尔
Láo ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Raúl.
- 劳
- work, toil; a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Raúl straight away.
Raúl in Chinese
In Chinese, Raúl is written 劳尔 (Láo ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 睿朗 (Ruì lǎng): a Chinese-style name meaning wisdom and brightness.
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劳尔
Láo ěr
Raúl
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
睿朗
Ruì lǎng
A Chinese-style name meaning wisdom and brightness.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
- 朗
- bright, clear
Echoes the “Ra-” in Raúl and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
朗
Lǎng
A single character meaning bright, clear.
- 朗
- bright, clear
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Raúl comes from.
Raúl is the Spanish form of Ralph, from Germanic words meaning “counsel” and “wolf”.
Famous Raúls in Chinese
- Raúl Gonzálezfootballer劳尔·冈萨雷斯
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 劳尔 (Láo ěr) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Raúl.
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劳Fire尔Fire
劳尔 carries Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Raúl in Chinese
What does the name Raúl mean?
Raúl is the Spanish form of Ralph, from Germanic words meaning “counsel” and “wolf”.
How do you say Raúl in Chinese?
Raúl is written 劳尔 and pronounced Láo ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Raúl straight away.
What does 睿朗 mean?
睿朗 (Ruì lǎng) is a Chinese-style name for Raúl: a Chinese-style name meaning wisdom and brightness. 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”, 朗 means “bright, clear”.
Which version of Raúl is best for a tattoo?
劳尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 睿朗 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.