NazukeYour Name in KanjiKanji meaningsAll namesGuides

Barbra in Japanese

KatakanaバーブラBaabura
Kanji羽風蘭Bafura

In Japanese, Barbra is written in katakana as バーブラ (Baabura), 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 羽風蘭 (bafura): “feather”, “wind”, “orchid”.

How Barbra sounds in Japanese

バーブラ

Kanji for Barbra

羽風蘭
bafura
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 蘭
    ra orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.
羽富良
bafura
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 富
    fu wealth
    Richness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
羽武良
babura
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 武
    bu martial
    The martial way; courage and discipline, as in 武士 (warrior).
    The spirit of Bushido (武士道), the samurai code, prioritizes honor and discipline over mere battlefield violence.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
馬武良
horse · martial · goodness
Feminine
芭舞蘭
banana plant · dance · orchid

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 風 (wind) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 蘭 (orchid) is used in Japanese given names.

Barbra in anime worlds

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

Questions about Barbra in Japanese

How do you write Barbra in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Barbra?

Our top pick is 羽風蘭 (Bafura). 羽 means “feather”, 風 means “wind” and 蘭 means “orchid”. Other good options are 羽富良 (Bafura) and 羽武良 (Babura).

Is 羽風蘭 a real Japanese name?

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

羽風蘭 has 34 strokes in total (羽: 6, 風: 9, 蘭: 19). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽風蘭 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽風蘭 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 “Barbra”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バーブラ) 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.

ShareXRedditFacebookWhatsApp

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.

Personalize Barbra in kanji →Barbra as an anime character ⚡

Names that sound similar

Barbara · Barbera · Barbie · Barney · Barton · Berneice · Bernice · Bernie · Bar · Barb