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Damien in Japanese

KatakanaダミアンDamian
Kanji妥実杏Damian

In Japanese, Damien is written in katakana as ダミアン (Damian), 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 妥実杏 (damian): “gentle”, “fruit”, “apricot”.

How Damien sounds in Japanese

ダミアン
デイミエン

Kanji for Damien

妥実杏
damian
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
妥実愛
damia
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
妥望歩
damia
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 望
    mi hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 歩
    a step
    Steps and walking; moving forward one step at a time.

By style

Masculine
妥実安
gentle · fruit · peace
Feminine
妥美杏
gentle · beauty · apricot

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 妥 (gentle) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 実 (fruit) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.

Damien in anime worlds

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

Questions about Damien in Japanese

How do you write Damien in Japanese?

Damien is written ダミアン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Damien 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 デイミエン.

What are the best kanji for Damien?

Our top pick is 妥実杏 (Damian). 妥 means “gentle”, 実 means “fruit” and 杏 means “apricot”. Other good options are 妥実愛 (Damia) and 妥望歩 (Damia).

Is 妥実杏 a real Japanese name?

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

妥実杏 has 22 strokes in total (妥: 7, 実: 8, 杏: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 妥実杏 as a tattoo?

Each character in 妥実杏 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 “Damien”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダミアン) 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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