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Bruno in Japanese

KatakanaブルーノBuruuno
Kanji武琉野Buruno

In Japanese, Bruno is written in katakana as ブルーノ (Buruuno), 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 武琉野 (buruno): “martial”, “lapis lazuli”, “field”.

How Bruno sounds in Japanese

ブルーノ

Kanji for Bruno

武琉野
buruno
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
武瑠乃
buruno
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 乃
    no of
    A classic, gentle particle loved in names for its soft sound.
    Widely used in classical Japanese grammar, this character gracefully connects words in ancient poetry.
舞瑠野
buruno
  • 舞
    bu dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
  • 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.
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.

By style

Masculine
武琉之
martial · lapis lazuli · this
Feminine
舞瑠乃
dance · lapis lazuli · of

Questions about Bruno in Japanese

How do you write Bruno in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Bruno?

Our top pick is 武琉野 (Buruno). 武 means “martial”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 野 means “field”. Other good options are 武瑠乃 (Buruno) and 舞瑠野 (Buruno).

Is 武琉野 a real Japanese name?

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

武琉野 has 30 strokes in total (武: 8, 琉: 11, 野: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 武琉野 as a tattoo?

Each character in 武琉野 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 “Bruno”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ブルーノ) 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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