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Dana in Japanese

KatakanaダナDana
Kanji妥菜Dana

In Japanese, Dana is written in katakana as ダナ (Dana), 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 妥菜 (dana): “gentle”, “greens”.

How Dana sounds in Japanese

ダナ
デイナ

Kanji for Dana

妥菜
dana
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
妥七
dana
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.
妥奈
dana
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.

By style

Masculine
妥七
gentle · seven
Feminine
妥菜
gentle · greens

Real Japanese names that sound like Dana

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

  • 妥那 dana — gentle + grace

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?

  • 妥 (gentle) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 菜 (greens) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Dana in anime worlds

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

Questions about Dana in Japanese

How do you write Dana in Japanese?

Dana is written ダナ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Dana 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 デイナ.

What are the best kanji for Dana?

Our top pick is 妥菜 (Dana). 妥 means “gentle” and 菜 means “greens”. Other good options are 妥七 (Dana) and 妥奈 (Dana).

Is 妥菜 a real Japanese name?

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

妥菜 has 18 strokes in total (妥: 7, 菜: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 妥菜 as a tattoo?

Each character in 妥菜 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 “Dana”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダナ) 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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