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Clyde in Japanese

KatakanaクライドKuraido
Kanji久来翔Kuraito

In Japanese, Clyde is written in katakana as クライド (Kuraido), 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 久来翔 (kuraito): “everlasting”, “coming”, “soar”.

How Clyde sounds in Japanese

クライド

Kanji for Clyde

久来翔
kuraito
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 翔
    to soar
    To soar high on spread wings. The most popular character in Japanese boys’ names.
久来道
kuraidou
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
玖来斗
kuraito
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.

By style

Masculine
久来翔
everlasting · coming · soar
Feminine
紅来瞳
crimson · coming · eyes

Questions about Clyde in Japanese

How do you write Clyde in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Clyde?

Our top pick is 久来翔 (Kuraito). 久 means “everlasting”, 来 means “coming” and 翔 means “soar”. Other good options are 久来道 (Kuraidou) and 玖来斗 (Kuraito).

Is 久来翔 a real Japanese name?

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

久来翔 has 22 strokes in total (久: 3, 来: 7, 翔: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 久来翔 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久来翔 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 “Clyde”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クライド) 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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