Standard spelling
露比
Lù bǐ
The common Chinese spelling of Ruby.
- 露
- dew
- 比
- to compare; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Ruby, light on meaning.
Ruby in Chinese
In Chinese, Ruby is written 露比 (Lù bǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 如玉 (Rú yù): a Chinese-style name meaning as fine as jade.
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露比
Lù bǐ
Ruby
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
如玉
Rú yù
A Chinese-style name meaning as fine as jade.
- 如
- like, as
- 玉
- jade
Sounds like the “Ru” of Ruby and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
玉
Yù
A single character meaning jade.
- 玉
- jade
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Ruby comes from.
Ruby comes from the name of the red gemstone, from the Latin ruber, “red”. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
About Ruby in Chinese
What does the name Ruby mean?
Ruby comes from the name of the red gemstone, from the Latin ruber, “red”. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
How do you say Ruby in Chinese?
Ruby is written 露比 and pronounced Lù bǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Ruby, light on meaning.
What does 如玉 mean?
如玉 (Rú yù) is a Chinese-style name for Ruby: a Chinese-style name meaning as fine as jade. 如 means “like, as”, 玉 means “jade”.
Which version of Ruby is best for a tattoo?
露比 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 如玉 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.