Laura written in Chinese
劳拉 is the standard form used for foreign Lauras in media, subtitles, and dictionaries, but as a personal name in Chinese it feels clearly imported because both the sound pattern and character pairing are transliteration-based.
3 real Chinese names for Laura
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Laura and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · elegant
Lùyǎ
“graceful as morning dew”
Luya echoes Laura through the clear "Lu-/Lau-" opening and a soft feminine ending.
2 · classic
Ruòlán
“orchid-like grace”
Ruolan does not copy Laura directly, but it reflects its flowing rhythm and gentle liquid sounds in a very natural Chinese way.
3 · modern
Luòrán
“poised and natural”
Luoran closely echoes Laura's two-beat shape, especially the "Lo/Lau" feel at the start and the light final syllable.
A nickname friends might use
雅雅 Yǎyǎ: a sweet nickname meaning refined and elegant.
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A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 林露雅 (Lín Lùyǎ). Many people choose a Chinese surname that sounds like their own last name, and a given name that carries the element their birth chart lacks.
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Laura is a Latin name meaning "laurel," a symbol of honor, victory, and grace.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Laura in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 劳拉, pronounced Láolā. 劳拉 is the standard form used for foreign Lauras in media, subtitles, and dictionaries, but as a personal name in Chinese it feels clearly imported because both the sound pattern and character pairing are transliteration-based.
What is a good Chinese name for Laura?
Natural options that echo the sound of Laura: 露雅 (Lùyǎ, “graceful as morning dew”); 若兰 (Ruòlán, “orchid-like grace”); 洛然 (Luòrán, “poised and natural”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Laura in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 劳拉. As a real Chinese given name: for example 露雅 (露 = dew, freshness, 雅 = elegant, refined).
Can I use 劳拉 as my Chinese name?
You can, but Chinese speakers will read it as a foreign name. Most people who live, study or work with Chinese speakers prefer a short name with a Chinese family name and a meaningful given name.
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Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.