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Carol in Japanese

KatakanaキャロルKyaroru
Kanji賀路琉Karoru

In Japanese, Carol is written in katakana as キャロル (Kyaroru), 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 賀路琉 (karoru): “celebration”, “path”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Carol sounds in Japanese

キャロル

Kanji for Carol

賀路琉
karoru
  • 賀
    ka celebration
    Celebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
  • 路
    ro 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.
夏路瑠
karoru
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 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.
賀呂瑠
karoru
  • 賀
    ka celebration
    Celebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
  • 呂
    ro melody
    A musical tone; harmony in sound.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
翔路琉
soar · path · lapis lazuli
Feminine
香路琉
fragrance · path · lapis lazuli

Real Japanese names that sound like Carol

Carol sounds close to きゃろる (Kyaroru), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 伽露留 kyaroru — fairy tale + dew + stay
  • 伽露流 kyaroru — fairy tale + dew + flow

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 賀 (celebration) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.

Carol in anime worlds

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

Questions about Carol in Japanese

How do you write Carol in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Carol?

Our top pick is 賀路琉 (Karoru). 賀 means “celebration”, 路 means “path” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 夏路瑠 (Karoru) and 賀呂瑠 (Karoru).

Is 賀路琉 a real Japanese name?

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

賀路琉 has 36 strokes in total (賀: 12, 路: 13, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 賀路琉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 賀路琉 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 “Carol”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (キャロル) 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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