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Elsie in Japanese

KatakanaエルシーErushii
Kanji瑛瑠詩Erushi

In Japanese, Elsie is written in katakana as エルシー (Erushii), 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 瑛瑠詩 (erushi): “crystal”, “lapis lazuli”, “poem”.

How Elsie sounds in Japanese

エルシー

Kanji for Elsie

瑛瑠詩
erushi
  • 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.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
永琉詩
erushi
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
英瑠志
erushi
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 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.
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.

By style

Masculine
瑛瑠志
crystal · lapis lazuli · aspiration
Feminine
愛瑠紫
love · lapis lazuli · purple

How common are these kanji in Japan?

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

Elsie in anime worlds

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

Questions about Elsie in Japanese

How do you write Elsie in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Elsie?

Our top pick is 瑛瑠詩 (Erushi). 瑛 means “crystal”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 詩 means “poem”. Other good options are 永琉詩 (Erushi) and 英瑠志 (Erushi).

Is 瑛瑠詩 a real Japanese name?

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

瑛瑠詩 has 39 strokes in total (瑛: 12, 瑠: 14, 詩: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑛瑠詩 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑛瑠詩 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 “Elsie”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エルシー) 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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