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Carlton in Japanese

KatakanaカールトンKaaruton
Kanji夏瑠桐Karutou

In Japanese, Carlton is written in katakana as カールトン (Kaaruton), 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 夏瑠桐 (karutou): “summer”, “lapis lazuli”, “paulownia”.

How Carlton sounds in Japanese

カールトン

Kanji for Carlton

夏瑠桐
karutou
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 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.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
夏瑠斗
karuto
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 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.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
佳琉桐
karutou
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 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.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.

By style

Masculine
河琉斗
river · lapis lazuli · big dipper
Feminine
華瑠瞳
splendor · lapis lazuli · eyes

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 夏 (summer) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 桐 (paulownia) is used in Japanese given names.

Carlton in anime worlds

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Questions about Carlton in Japanese

How do you write Carlton in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Carlton?

Our top pick is 夏瑠桐 (Karutou). 夏 means “summer”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 桐 means “paulownia”. Other good options are 夏瑠斗 (Karuto) and 佳琉桐 (Karutou).

Is 夏瑠桐 a real Japanese name?

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

夏瑠桐 has 34 strokes in total (夏: 10, 瑠: 14, 桐: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 夏瑠桐 as a tattoo?

Each character in 夏瑠桐 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 “Carlton”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カールトン) 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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