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Andre in Japanese

KatakanaアンドレAndore
Kanji杏斗礼Antore

In Japanese, Andre is written in katakana as アンドレ (Andore), 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 杏斗礼 (antore): “apricot”, “big dipper”, “courtesy”.

How Andre sounds in Japanese

アンドレ

Kanji for Andre

杏斗礼
antore
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
杏土礼
andore
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 土
    do earth
    Rich soil where everything grows; steady and grounded.
    In sumo wrestling, the sacred earthen ring is called the dohyo (土俵) and is purified with salt.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
杏瞳礼
andoure
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
  • 瞳
    dou eyes
    The pupils of the eyes; a clear gaze.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.

By style

Masculine
安斗嶺
peace · big dipper · summit
Feminine
杏瞳麗
apricot · eyes · elegance

Questions about Andre in Japanese

How do you write Andre in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Andre?

Our top pick is 杏斗礼 (Antore). 杏 means “apricot”, 斗 means “big dipper” and 礼 means “courtesy”. Other good options are 杏土礼 (Andore) and 杏瞳礼 (Andoure).

Is 杏斗礼 a real Japanese name?

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

杏斗礼 has 16 strokes in total (杏: 7, 斗: 4, 礼: 5). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 杏斗礼 as a tattoo?

Each character in 杏斗礼 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 “Andre”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アンドレ) 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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