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Bodil in Japanese

KatakanaボディルBodiru
Kanji望慈瑠Boujiru

In Japanese, Bodil is written in katakana as ボディル (Bodiru), 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 望慈瑠 (boujiru): “hope”, “compassion”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Bodil sounds in Japanese

ボディルas written in Japan

Kanji for Bodil

望慈瑠
boujiru
  • 望
    bou hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 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.
望路琉
boujiru
  • 望
    bou hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 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.
慕路琉
bojiru
  • 慕
    bo devotion
    Deep affection and admiration for someone you look up to.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
望侍瑠
hope · samurai · lapis lazuli
Feminine
望慈瑠
hope · compassion · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 望 (hope) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 慈 (compassion) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Bodil in anime worlds

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

Questions about Bodil in Japanese

How do you write Bodil in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Bodil?

Our top pick is 望慈瑠 (Boujiru). 望 means “hope”, 慈 means “compassion” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 望路琉 (Boujiru) and 慕路琉 (Bojiru).

Is 望慈瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

望慈瑠 has 38 strokes in total (望: 11, 慈: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 望慈瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 望慈瑠 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 “Bodil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ボディル) 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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