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Clara in Japanese

KatakanaクララKurara
Kanji久良楽Kurara

In Japanese, Clara is written in katakana as クララ (Kurara), 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 久良楽 (kurara): “everlasting”, “goodness”, “joy”.

How Clara sounds in Japanese

クララ

Kanji for Clara

久良楽
kurara
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
久楽良
kurara
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
玖良羅
kurara
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 羅
    ra fine silk
    Thin, shimmering silk; also used in names for its sound.

By style

Masculine
久良楽
everlasting · goodness · joy
Feminine
紅楽蘭
crimson · joy · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Clara

Clara sounds close to くらら (Kurara), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 久良良 kurara — everlasting + goodness + goodness
  • 久歌 kurara — everlasting + song
  • 久楽良 kurara — everlasting + joy + goodness
  • 久良楽 kurara — everlasting + goodness + joy
  • 夢良 kurara — dream + goodness

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?

  • 久 (everlasting) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Clara in anime worlds

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

Questions about Clara in Japanese

How do you write Clara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Clara?

Our top pick is 久良楽 (Kurara). 久 means “everlasting”, 良 means “goodness” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 久楽良 (Kurara) and 玖良羅 (Kurara).

Is 久良楽 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 久良楽 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Kurara, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Clara, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 久良楽?

久良楽 has 23 strokes in total (久: 3, 良: 7, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 久良楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久良楽 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 “Clara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クララ) 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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