Alexis in Japanese
In Japanese, Alexis is written in katakana as アレクシス (Arekushisu), 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 愛玲久志寿 (arekushisu): “love”, “chime”, “everlasting”, “aspiration”, “long life”.
How Alexis sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Alexis
- 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.
- 玲re chimeThe clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 志shi aspirationWill and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 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”.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 志shi aspirationWill and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 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.
- 怜rei wisdomClever and wise, with a gentle heart.
- 久ku everlastingLong-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
- 志shi aspirationWill and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
- 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
- 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.
- 志 (aspiration) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
Alexis in anime worlds
Alexis as an anime character →Alexis in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Alexis in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Alexis in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Alexis in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Alexis in Japanese
How do you write Alexis in Japanese?
Alexis is written アレクシス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Alexis would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Alexis?
Our top pick is 愛玲久志寿 (Arekushisu). 愛 means “love”, 玲 means “chime”, 久 means “everlasting”, 志 means “aspiration” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 安礼久志寿 (Arekushisu) and 愛怜久志寿 (Areikushisu).
Is 愛玲久志寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛玲久志寿 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 愛玲久志寿?
愛玲久志寿 has 39 strokes in total (愛: 13, 玲: 9, 久: 3, 志: 7, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 愛玲久志寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 愛玲久志寿 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 “Alexis”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アレクシス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
Make it yours
Pick the kind of person you are (Samurai, Shinobi, Miko and more) and Nazuke chooses kanji that match your personality. You can also save your result as an image.
Names that sound similar
Alex · Alexia · Alaine · Alane · Alec · Alejandra · Alejandro · Alena · Alexa · Alexander