诺拉
nuòlā
The English name Nora is written in Chinese as 诺拉 (nuòlā).
诺拉 is a common transliteration of the female given name Nora into Mandarin Chinese.
Which one should you use?
诺拉 and 娜拉 are both used as transliterations of the name Nora. 诺诺 is a specific form created by doubling the name for affection, while 小娜 uses a prefix to create a friendly address.
How do you pronounce it?
nuòlā
Did you know?
- If you use the alternative transliteration 娜拉 (nàlā), you are referencing 'Nora' from Henrik Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House', which is a famous literary way to write the name in Chinese.
- While 诺拉 is a direct phonetic translation, the character 诺 (nuò) carries the deep meaning of 'promise' or 'to swear an oath'.
- The character 娜 (nà) is a 'feminine' character often found in many foreign female names, acting as a visual cue to the reader that the name belongs to a woman.
Examples in context
- 我很高兴认识你，诺拉。I am very happy to meet you, Nora.
- 娜拉，请你签字。Nora, please sign.
- 诺诺，你今天看起来很漂亮。Nora, you look very beautiful today.
- 小娜，你会来我的生日派对吗？Nora, will you come to my birthday party?
- 诺拉是一个好女孩。Nuòlā shì yīgè hǎo nǚhái.Nora is a good girl.
- 我认识诺拉。Wǒ rènshì Nuòlā.I know Nora.
- 诺拉今天不在家。Nuòlā jīntiān bù zàijiā.Nora is not home today.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mutual acquaintance.
- 佳怡 Jiayi你见过诺拉吗？Nǐ jiànguò Nuòlā ma?Have you seen Nora?
- 伟 Wei我见过她一次。Wǒ jiànguò tā yīcì.I have seen her once.
- 佳怡 Jiayi诺拉性格很友好。Nuòlā xìnggé hěn yǒuhǎo.Nora has a friendly personality.
- 伟 Wei是的，我也这么觉得。Shì de, wǒ yě zhème juéde.Yes, I think so too.
