Standard spelling
罗杰
Luó jié
The standard Chinese spelling of Roger.
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Roger straight away.
Roger in Chinese
In Chinese, Roger is written 罗杰 (Luó jié), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 荣杰 (Róng jié): a Chinese-style name meaning honoured and outstanding.
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罗杰
Luó jié
Roger
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
荣杰
Róng jié
A Chinese-style name meaning honoured and outstanding.
- 荣
- honour, glory
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
Echoes the “Ro-ger” in Roger and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
荣
Róng
A single character meaning honour, glory.
- 荣
- honour, glory
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Roger comes from.
Roger comes from the Germanic Hrodgar, from words meaning “fame” and “spear”.
Famous Rogers in Chinese
- Roger Federertennis champion罗杰·费德勒
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 罗杰 (Luó jié) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Roger.
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罗Fire杰Wood
罗杰 carries Fire and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire or Wood; if it needs Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Roger in Chinese
What does the name Roger mean?
Roger comes from the Germanic Hrodgar, from words meaning “fame” and “spear”.
How do you say Roger in Chinese?
Roger is written 罗杰 and pronounced Luó jié. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Roger straight away.
What does 荣杰 mean?
荣杰 (Róng jié) is a Chinese-style name for Roger: a Chinese-style name meaning honoured and outstanding. 荣 means “honour, glory”, 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”.
Which version of Roger is best for a tattoo?
罗杰 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 荣杰 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.