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Echo in Japanese

KatakanaエコEko
Kanji英湖Eko

In Japanese, Echo is written in katakana as エコ (Eko), 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 英湖 (eko): “brilliance”, “lake”.

How Echo sounds in Japanese

エコ

Kanji for Echo

英湖
eko
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
永湖
eko
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
瑛湖
eko
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.

By style

Masculine
英湖
brilliance · lake
Feminine
絵香
picture · fragrance

Questions about Echo in Japanese

How do you write Echo in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Echo?

Our top pick is 英湖 (Eko). 英 means “brilliance” and 湖 means “lake”. Other good options are 永湖 (Eko) and 瑛湖 (Eko).

Is 英湖 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 英湖 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Eiko and Hideko rather than Eko. As a spelling of Echo, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 英湖?

英湖 has 20 strokes in total (英: 8, 湖: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英湖 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英湖 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 “Echo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エコ) 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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