Standard spelling
罗伯特
Luó bó tè
The standard Chinese spelling of Robert.
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 伯
- elder; a common name sound
- 特
- special; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Robert straight away.
Robert in Chinese
In Chinese, Robert is written 罗伯特 (Luó bó tè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 荣博 (Róng bó): a Chinese-style name meaning honoured and learned.
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罗伯特
Luó bó tè
Robert
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
荣博
Róng bó
A Chinese-style name meaning honoured and learned.
- 荣
- honour, glory
- 博
- broad, learned
Close to the “Rob” sound of Robert, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
荣
Róng
A single character meaning honour.
- 荣
- honour, glory
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Robert comes from.
Robert comes from Germanic elements meaning “fame” and “bright”. It was the name of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland.
Famous Roberts in Chinese
- Robert Downey Jr.actor, Iron Man小罗伯特·唐尼
- Robert Pattinsonactor, Twilight罗伯特·帕丁森
About Robert in Chinese
What does the name Robert mean?
Robert comes from Germanic elements meaning “fame” and “bright”. It was the name of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland.
How do you say Robert in Chinese?
Robert is written 罗伯特 and pronounced Luó bó tè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Robert straight away.
What does 荣博 mean?
荣博 (Róng bó) is a Chinese-style name for Robert: a Chinese-style name meaning honoured and learned. 荣 means “honour, glory”, 博 means “broad, learned”.
Which version of Robert is best for a tattoo?
罗伯特 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 荣博 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.