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Elijah in Japanese

KatakanaイライジャIraija
Kanji唯来路Iraiji

In Japanese, Elijah is written in katakana as イライジャ (Iraija), 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 唯来路 (iraiji): “the only one”, “coming”, “path”.

How Elijah sounds in Japanese

イライジャ

Kanji for Elijah

唯来路
iraiji
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
偉来二
iraiji
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 二
    ji two
    Two; a pair that belongs together.
生来慈
iraiji
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
  • 来
    rai coming
    To come; the future that awaits.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.

By style

Masculine
偉来治
greatness · coming · order
Feminine
唯来路
the only one · coming · path

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 来 (coming) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.

Elijah in anime worlds

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

Questions about Elijah in Japanese

How do you write Elijah in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Elijah?

Our top pick is 唯来路 (Iraiji). 唯 means “the only one”, 来 means “coming” and 路 means “path”. Other good options are 偉来二 (Iraiji) and 生来慈 (Iraiji).

Is 唯来路 a real Japanese name?

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

唯来路 has 31 strokes in total (唯: 11, 来: 7, 路: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯来路 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯来路 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 “Elijah”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イライジャ) 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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