Standard spelling
罗莎
Luó shā
The standard Chinese spelling of Rosa.
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 莎
- a common feminine name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Rosa.
Rosa in Chinese
In Chinese, Rosa is written 罗莎 (Luó shā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 柔莎 (Róu shā): a Chinese-style name meaning gentle grace.
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罗莎
Luó shā
Rosa
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
柔莎
Róu shā
A Chinese-style name meaning gentle grace.
- 柔
- gentle, soft
- 莎
- a common feminine name sound
Close to the “Ro-sa” sound of Rosa, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
玫
Méi
A single character meaning rose.
- 玫
- rose
Rosa means rose, and 玫 is the rose.
Where Rosa comes from.
Rosa means “rose” in Spanish, Italian and Latin. Saint Rose of Lima was the first saint of the Americas.
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 罗莎 (Luó shā) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Rosa.
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罗Fire莎Wood
罗莎 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.
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What does the name Rosa mean?
Rosa means “rose” in Spanish, Italian and Latin. Saint Rose of Lima was the first saint of the Americas.
How do you say Rosa in Chinese?
Rosa is written 罗莎 and pronounced Luó shā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Rosa.
What does 柔莎 mean?
柔莎 (Róu shā) is a Chinese-style name for Rosa: a Chinese-style name meaning gentle grace. 柔 means “gentle, soft”, 莎 means “a common feminine name sound”.
Which version of Rosa is best for a tattoo?
罗莎 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 柔莎 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.