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Egil in Japanese

KatakanaエーギルEegiru
Kanji瑛輝瑠Ekiru

In Japanese, Egil is written in katakana as エーギル (Eegiru), 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 瑛輝瑠 (ekiru): “crystal”, “radiance”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Egil sounds in Japanese

エーギルas written in Japan
エジルspelled out

Kanji for Egil

瑛輝瑠
ekiru
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 輝
    ki radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
  • 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.
栄輝瑠
eikiru
  • 栄
    ei prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 輝
    ki radiance
    To shine brilliantly; a light others notice.
  • 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.
英貴瑠
ekiru
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 貴
    ki noble
    Noble and precious.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
瑛樹瑠
crystal · tree · lapis lazuli
Feminine
愛姫瑠
love · princess · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 瑛 (crystal) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 輝 (radiance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Egil in anime worlds

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

Questions about Egil in Japanese

How do you write Egil in Japanese?

Egil is written エーギル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Egil 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 エジル (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Egil?

Our top pick is 瑛輝瑠 (Ekiru). 瑛 means “crystal”, 輝 means “radiance” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 栄輝瑠 (Eikiru) and 英貴瑠 (Ekiru).

Is 瑛輝瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

瑛輝瑠 has 41 strokes in total (瑛: 12, 輝: 15, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑛輝瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑛輝瑠 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 “Egil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エーギル) 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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