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Eithne in Japanese

KatakanaエンヤEnya
Kanji燕弥Enya

In Japanese, Eithne is written in katakana as エンヤ (Enya), 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 燕弥 (enya): “swallow”, “ever more”.

How Eithne sounds in Japanese

エンヤas written in Japan
イースンspelled out

Kanji for Eithne

燕弥
enya
  • 燕
    en swallow
    The swallow, which returns every spring.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
恵弥
eya
  • 恵
    e blessing
    Grace and blessings; gifts of nature.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
栄弥
eya
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”

By style

Masculine
燕弥
swallow · ever more
Feminine
愛弥
love · ever more

Questions about Eithne in Japanese

How do you write Eithne in Japanese?

Eithne is written エンヤ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Eithne 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 イースン (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Eithne?

Our top pick is 燕弥 (Enya). 燕 means “swallow” and 弥 means “ever more”. Other good options are 恵弥 (Eya) and 栄弥 (Eya).

Is 燕弥 a real Japanese name?

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

燕弥 has 24 strokes in total (燕: 16, 弥: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 燕弥 as a tattoo?

Each character in 燕弥 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 “Eithne”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エンヤ) 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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