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Elva in Japanese

KatakanaエルバEruba
Kanji英瑠羽Eruha

In Japanese, Elva is written in katakana as エルバ (Eruba), 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 英瑠羽 (eruha): “brilliance”, “lapis lazuli”, “feather”.

How Elva sounds in Japanese

エルバ

Kanji for Elva

英瑠羽
eruha
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
瑛瑠羽
eruba
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
瑛瑠葉
eruha
  • 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.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.

By style

Masculine
英瑠羽
brilliance · lapis lazuli · feather
Feminine
絵瑠羽
picture · lapis lazuli · feather

Questions about Elva in Japanese

How do you write Elva in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Elva?

Our top pick is 英瑠羽 (Eruha). 英 means “brilliance”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 瑛瑠羽 (Eruba) and 瑛瑠葉 (Eruha).

Is 英瑠羽 a real Japanese name?

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

英瑠羽 has 28 strokes in total (英: 8, 瑠: 14, 羽: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英瑠羽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英瑠羽 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 “Elva”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エルバ) 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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