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Elle in Japanese

KatakanaエルEru
Kanji恵瑠Eru

In Japanese, Elle is written in katakana as エル (Eru), 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 恵瑠 (eru): “blessing”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Elle sounds in Japanese

エルEL

Kanji for Elle

恵瑠
eru
  • 恵
    e blessing
    Grace and blessings; gifts of nature.
  • 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.
瑛瑠
eru
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 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.
永瑠
eru
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 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
恵瑠
blessing · lapis lazuli
Feminine
絵瑠
picture · lapis lazuli

Questions about Elle in Japanese

How do you write Elle in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Elle?

Our top pick is 恵瑠 (Eru). 恵 means “blessing” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 瑛瑠 (Eru) and 永瑠 (Eru).

Is 恵瑠 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 恵瑠 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Eru, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Elle, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 恵瑠?

恵瑠 has 24 strokes in total (恵: 10, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 恵瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 恵瑠 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 “Elle”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エル) 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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