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Daphne in Japanese

KatakanaダフニーDafunii
Kanji妥風仁Dafuni

In Japanese, Daphne is written in katakana as ダフニー (Dafunii), 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 妥風仁 (dafuni): “gentle”, “wind”, “benevolence”.

How Daphne sounds in Japanese

ダフニー

Kanji for Daphne

妥風仁
dafuni
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 風
    fu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 仁
    ni benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
妥富新
dafuni
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 富
    fu wealth
    Richness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
妥風新
dafuuni
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
  • 風
    fuu wind
    The wind; free and unstoppable.
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.

By style

Masculine
妥風仁
gentle · wind · benevolence
Feminine
妥芙新
gentle · lotus · new

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 妥 (gentle) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 風 (wind) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.

Daphne in anime worlds

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

Questions about Daphne in Japanese

How do you write Daphne in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Daphne?

Our top pick is 妥風仁 (Dafuni). 妥 means “gentle”, 風 means “wind” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 妥富新 (Dafuni) and 妥風新 (Dafuuni).

Is 妥風仁 a real Japanese name?

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

妥風仁 has 20 strokes in total (妥: 7, 風: 9, 仁: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 妥風仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 妥風仁 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 “Daphne”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダフニー) 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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