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Cata in Japanese

KatakanaカタKata
Kanji佳太Kata

In Japanese, Cata is written in katakana as カタ (Kata), 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 佳太 (kata): “excellence”, “bold”.

How Cata sounds in Japanese

カタSpanish

Kanji for Cata

佳太
kata
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
賀太
kata
  • 賀
    ka celebration
    Celebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
馨太
kata
  • 馨
    ka fragrance
    A fragrance that drifts far; a good name that spreads.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.

By style

Masculine
翔太
soar · bold
Feminine
華田
splendor · rice field

Questions about Cata in Japanese

How do you write Cata in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Cata?

Our top pick is 佳太 (Kata). 佳 means “excellence” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 賀太 (Kata) and 馨太 (Kata).

Is 佳太 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 佳太 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Keita rather than Kata. As a spelling of Cata, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 佳太?

佳太 has 12 strokes in total (佳: 8, 太: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 佳太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 佳太 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 “Cata”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カタ) 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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