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Belle in Japanese

KatakanaベルBeru
Kanji平瑠Heiru

In Japanese, Belle is written in katakana as ベル (Beru), 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 平瑠 (heiru): “peace”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Belle sounds in Japanese

ベル

Kanji for Belle

平瑠
heiru
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
平琉
heiru
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
平留
heiru
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.

Questions about Belle in Japanese

How do you write Belle in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Belle?

Our top pick is 平瑠 (Heiru). 平 means “peace” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 平琉 (Heiru) and 平留 (Heiru).

Is 平瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

平瑠 has 19 strokes in total (平: 5, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 平瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 平瑠 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 “Belle”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ベル) 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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