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Delma in Japanese

KatakanaデルマDeruma
Kanji天瑠真Teruma

In Japanese, Delma is written in katakana as デルマ (Deruma), 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 天瑠真 (teruma): “heaven”, “lapis lazuli”, “truth”.

How Delma sounds in Japanese

デルマ

Kanji for Delma

天瑠真
teruma
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
輝満
teruma
  • 輝
    teru radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
輝舞
teruma
  • 輝
    teru radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.

By style

Masculine
晃満
bright · fullness
Feminine
輝舞
radiance · dance

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 真 (truth) is common in Japanese given names.

Delma in anime worlds

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Questions about Delma in Japanese

How do you write Delma in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Delma?

Our top pick is 天瑠真 (Teruma). 天 means “heaven”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 真 means “truth”. Other good options are 輝満 (Teruma) and 輝舞 (Teruma).

Is 天瑠真 a real Japanese name?

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

天瑠真 has 28 strokes in total (天: 4, 瑠: 14, 真: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 天瑠真 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天瑠真 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 “Delma”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デルマ) 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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