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Ella in Japanese

KatakanaエラEra
Kanji英楽Era

In Japanese, Ella is written in katakana as エラ (Era), 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 英楽 (era): “brilliance”, “joy”.

How Ella sounds in Japanese

エラ

Kanji for Ella

英楽
era
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
英良
era
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
永楽
era
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.

By style

Masculine
英楽
brilliance · joy
Feminine
絵良
picture · goodness

Real Japanese names that sound like Ella

Ella sounds close to えら (Era), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 恵羅 era — blessing + fine silk
  • 絵良 era — picture + goodness
  • 絵羅 era — picture + fine silk

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 英 (brilliance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Ella in anime worlds

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

Questions about Ella in Japanese

How do you write Ella in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ella?

Our top pick is 英楽 (Era). 英 means “brilliance” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 英良 (Era) and 永楽 (Era).

Is 英楽 a real Japanese name?

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

英楽 has 21 strokes in total (英: 8, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英楽 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 “Ella”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エラ) 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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