Davis in Japanese
In Japanese, Davis is written in katakana as デイビス (Deibisu), 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 貞日寿 (teihisu): “steadfast”, “sun”, “long life”.
How Davis sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Davis
- 貞tei steadfastSteady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
- 日hi sunThe sun and the day.Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
- 貞tei steadfastSteady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
- 美bi beautyBeauty in every form; one of the most loved characters in Japanese names.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 貞 (steadfast) is used in Japanese given names.
- 日 (sun) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
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Questions about Davis in Japanese
How do you write Davis in Japanese?
Davis is written デイビス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Davis 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 デイヴィス and デービス.
What are the best kanji for Davis?
Our top pick is 貞日寿 (Teihisu). 貞 means “steadfast”, 日 means “sun” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 貞美寿 (Teibisu) and 貞陽澄 (Teihisu).
Is 貞日寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 貞日寿 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 貞日寿?
貞日寿 has 20 strokes in total (貞: 9, 日: 4, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 貞日寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 貞日寿 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 “Davis”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デイビス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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