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Cele in Japanese

KatakanaセレSere
Kanji世玲Sere

In Japanese, Cele is written in katakana as セレ (Sere), 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 世玲 (sere): “world”, “chime”.

How Cele sounds in Japanese

セレSpanish
シールEnglish

Kanji for Cele

世玲
sere
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
清礼
seire
  • 清
    sei purity
    Clear, pure and clean, like mountain spring water.
    Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) in Kyoto is famous for its massive wooden stage built entirely without a single nail.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
聖礼
sere
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.

By style

Masculine
誠嶺
sincerity · summit
Feminine
世玲
world · chime

Real Japanese names that sound like Cele

Cele sounds close to せれ (Sere), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 世麗 sere — world + elegance
  • 星玲 sere — star + chime
  • 瀬玲 sere — rapids + chime

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?

  • 世 (world) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.

Cele in anime worlds

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

Questions about Cele in Japanese

How do you write Cele in Japanese?

Cele is written セレ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Cele 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 シール (English).

What are the best kanji for Cele?

Our top pick is 世玲 (Sere). 世 means “world” and 玲 means “chime”. Other good options are 清礼 (Seire) and 聖礼 (Sere).

Is 世玲 a real Japanese name?

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

世玲 has 14 strokes in total (世: 5, 玲: 9). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 世玲 as a tattoo?

Each character in 世玲 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 “Cele”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (セレ) 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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