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Bao in Japanese

KatakanaバウBau
Kanji羽宇Bau

In Japanese, Bao is written in katakana as バウ (Bau), 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 羽宇 (bau): “feather”, “universe”.

How Bao sounds in Japanese

バウ

Kanji for Bao

羽宇
bau
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
馬宇
bau
  • 馬
    ba horse
    The horse; strength, speed and freedom.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
馬羽
bau
  • 馬
    ba horse
    The horse; strength, speed and freedom.
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.

By style

Masculine
馬宇
horse · universe
Feminine
羽宇
feather · universe

Real Japanese names that sound like Bao

Bao sounds close to ばう (Bau), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 羽生 bau — feather + life

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 宇 (universe) is used in Japanese given names.

Bao in anime worlds

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

Questions about Bao in Japanese

How do you write Bao in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Bao?

Our top pick is 羽宇 (Bau). 羽 means “feather” and 宇 means “universe”. Other good options are 馬宇 (Bau) and 馬羽 (Bau).

Is 羽宇 a real Japanese name?

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

羽宇 has 12 strokes in total (羽: 6, 宇: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 羽宇 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽宇 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 “Bao”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バウ) 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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