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Alta in Japanese

KatakanaアルタAruta
Kanji愛瑠太Aruta

In Japanese, Alta is written in katakana as アルタ (Aruta), 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 愛瑠太 (aruta): “love”, “lapis lazuli”, “bold”.

How Alta sounds in Japanese

アルタ

Kanji for Alta

愛瑠太
aruta
  • 愛
    a love
    Love 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.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
明瑠大
aruta
  • 明
    a brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
  • 大
    ta great
    Big and great; generous of heart.
愛琉大
aruta
  • 愛
    a love
    Love 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.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
  • 大
    ta great
    Big and great; generous of heart.

By style

Masculine
明瑠太
brightness · lapis lazuli · bold
Feminine
愛瑠大
love · lapis lazuli · great

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Alta in anime worlds

Alta as an anime character →Alta in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Alta in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Alta in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Alta in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Alta in Japanese

How do you write Alta in Japanese?

Alta is written アルタ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Alta would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Alta?

Our top pick is 愛瑠太 (Aruta). 愛 means “love”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 明瑠大 (Aruta) and 愛琉大 (Aruta).

Is 愛瑠太 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 愛瑠太 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 愛瑠太?

愛瑠太 has 31 strokes in total (愛: 13, 瑠: 14, 太: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 愛瑠太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 愛瑠太 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 “Alta”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アルタ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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