Standard spelling
罗宾
Luó bīn
The standard Chinese spelling of Robin, as in Robin Hood.
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 宾
- guest; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Robin straight away.
Robin in Chinese
In Chinese, Robin is written 罗宾 (Luó bīn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 若彬 (Ruò bīn): a Chinese-style name meaning gentle and refined.
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罗宾
Luó bīn
Robin
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
若彬
Ruò bīn
A Chinese-style name meaning gentle and refined.
- 若
- like, as if
- 彬
- refined, cultured
Close to the “Ro-bin” sound of Robin, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
彬
Bīn
A single character meaning refinement.
- 彬
- refined, cultured
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Robin comes from.
Robin began as a medieval pet form of Robert and is also the name of a bird. It is best known from the legend of Robin Hood.
Famous Robins in Chinese
- Robin Williamsactor, Dead Poets Society罗宾·威廉姆斯
About Robin in Chinese
What does the name Robin mean?
Robin began as a medieval pet form of Robert and is also the name of a bird. It is best known from the legend of Robin Hood.
How do you say Robin in Chinese?
Robin is written 罗宾 and pronounced Luó bīn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Robin straight away.
What does 若彬 mean?
若彬 (Ruò bīn) is a Chinese-style name for Robin: a Chinese-style name meaning gentle and refined. 若 means “like, as if”, 彬 means “refined, cultured”.
Which version of Robin is best for a tattoo?
罗宾 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 若彬 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.