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Borja in Japanese

KatakanaボルハBoruha
Kanji望瑠羽Bouruha

In Japanese, Borja is written in katakana as ボルハ (Boruha), 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 望瑠羽 (bouruha): “hope”, “lapis lazuli”, “feather”.

How Borja sounds in Japanese

ボルハSpanish
ボーヤEnglish

Kanji for Borja

望瑠羽
bouruha
  • 望
    bou hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
菩瑠羽
boruha
  • 菩
    bo bodhi
    Enlightenment, as in 菩提 (bodhi).
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
望琉葉
bouruha
  • 望
    bou hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 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.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 望 (hope) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.

Borja in anime worlds

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

Questions about Borja in Japanese

How do you write Borja in Japanese?

Borja is written ボルハ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Borja would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ボーヤ (English).

What are the best kanji for Borja?

Our top pick is 望瑠羽 (Bouruha). 望 means “hope”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 菩瑠羽 (Boruha) and 望琉葉 (Bouruha).

Is 望瑠羽 a real Japanese name?

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

望瑠羽 has 31 strokes in total (望: 11, 瑠: 14, 羽: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 望瑠羽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 望瑠羽 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 “Borja”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ボルハ) 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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