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Barrett in Japanese

KatakanaバレットBaretto
Kanji羽礼刀Bareto

In Japanese, Barrett is written in katakana as バレット (Baretto), 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 羽礼刀 (bareto): “feather”, “courtesy”, “sword”.

How Barrett sounds in Japanese

バレット

Kanji for Barrett

羽礼刀
bareto
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 刀
    to sword
    The blade of a Japanese sword; resolve, sharpened.
    The samurai sword (Katana) was considered the warrior's soul, meticulously forged from high-purity Tamahagane steel.
羽礼桐
baretou
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
羽玲斗
bareto
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.

By style

Masculine
馬嶺刀
horse · summit · sword
Feminine
芭玲瞳
banana plant · chime · eyes

Questions about Barrett in Japanese

How do you write Barrett in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Barrett?

Our top pick is 羽礼刀 (Bareto). 羽 means “feather”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 刀 means “sword”. Other good options are 羽礼桐 (Baretou) and 羽玲斗 (Bareto).

Is 羽礼刀 a real Japanese name?

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

羽礼刀 has 13 strokes in total (羽: 6, 礼: 5, 刀: 2). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 羽礼刀 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽礼刀 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 “Barrett”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バレット) 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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