Standard spelling
莎拉
Shā lā
The standard Chinese spelling of Sarah.
- 莎
- a graceful name sound
- 拉
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Sarah.
Sarah in Chinese
In Chinese, Sarah is written 莎拉 (Shā lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 思雅 (Sī yǎ): a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful elegance.
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莎拉
Shā lā
Sarah
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
思雅
Sī yǎ
A Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful elegance.
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
- 雅
- elegant, refined
Less literal than the phonetic version; stronger when meaning matters.
Single character
雅
Yǎ
A single character meaning elegant and refined.
- 雅
- elegant, refined
A compact mark when shorter artwork is preferred.
Where Sarah comes from.
Sarah comes from Hebrew and means “princess”. It is the name of Abraham's wife in the Book of Genesis.
Famous Sarahs in Chinese
- Sarah Jessica Parkeractress, Sex and the City莎拉·杰西卡·帕克
About Sarah in Chinese
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah comes from Hebrew and means “princess”. It is the name of Abraham's wife in the Book of Genesis.
How do you say Sarah in Chinese?
Sarah is written 莎拉 and pronounced Shā lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Sarah.
What does 思雅 mean?
思雅 (Sī yǎ) is a Chinese-style name for Sarah: a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful elegance. 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”, 雅 means “elegant, refined”.
Which version of Sarah is best for a tattoo?
莎拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 思雅 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.