Aan in Japanese
In Japanese, Aan is written in katakana as アアン (Aan), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 安杏 (aan): “peace”, “apricot”.
How Aan sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Aan
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.It appears in Heian-kyō (平安京), the old name of Kyoto, meaning “capital of peace”.
- 杏an apricotThe apricot and its pale spring blossoms.Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 杏an apricotThe apricot and its pale spring blossoms.Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 安 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
- 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.
Aan in anime worlds
Aan as an anime character →Aan in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Aan in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Aan in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Aan in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Aan in Japanese
How do you write Aan in Japanese?
Aan is written アアン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Aan would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Aan?
Our top pick is 安杏 (Aan). 安 means “peace” and 杏 means “apricot”. Other good options are 明杏 (Aan) and 愛杏 (Aan).
Is 安杏 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 安杏 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Anzu and Anna rather than Aan. As a spelling of Aan, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 安杏?
安杏 has 13 strokes in total (安: 6, 杏: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 安杏 as a tattoo?
Each character in 安杏 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Aan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アアン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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