Adela in Japanese
In Japanese, Adela is written in katakana as アデラ (Adera), 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 亜天良 (atera): “next in line”, “heaven”, “goodness”.
How Adela sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Adela
- 亜a next in lineSecond only to the best; someone close behind and rising.In names it is mostly used for its sound “a”, as in 亜美 (Ami).
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 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”.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment and ease, and also music.Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
- 明a brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 羅ra fine silkThin, shimmering silk; also used in names for its sound.
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Questions about Adela in Japanese
How do you write Adela in Japanese?
Adela is written アデラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Adela would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Adela?
Our top pick is 亜天良 (Atera). 亜 means “next in line”, 天 means “heaven” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 安天楽 (Atera) and 明天羅 (Atera).
Is 亜天良 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 亜天良 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.
How many strokes is 亜天良?
亜天良 has 18 strokes in total (亜: 7, 天: 4, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 亜天良 as a tattoo?
Each character in 亜天良 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 “Adela”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アデラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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