Apple in Japanese

Apple is written アップレ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Apple would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written アプル (as written in Japan) and アッパル (English).

Our top pick is 明風玲 (Afure). 明 means “brightness”, 風 means “wind” and 玲 means “chime”. Other good options are 安風礼 (Afure) and 明風礼 (Afuure).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 明風玲 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.

明風玲 has 26 strokes in total (明: 8, 風: 9, 玲: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 明風玲 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 “Apple”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アップレ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.