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Erna in Japanese

KatakanaアーナAana
Kanji愛南Ana

In Japanese, Erna is written in katakana as アーナ (Aana), 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 愛南 (ana): “love”, “south”.

How Erna sounds in Japanese

アーナ

Kanji for Erna

愛南
ana
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
愛奈
ana
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
明奈
ana
  • 明
    a brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.

By style

Masculine
明南
brightness · south
Feminine
愛奈
love · nara

Questions about Erna in Japanese

How do you write Erna in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Erna?

Our top pick is 愛南 (Ana). 愛 means “love” and 南 means “south”. Other good options are 愛奈 (Ana) and 明奈 (Ana).

Is 愛南 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 愛南 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Aina and Anami rather than Ana. As a spelling of Erna, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 愛南?

愛南 has 22 strokes in total (愛: 13, 南: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 愛南 as a tattoo?

Each character in 愛南 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 “Erna”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アーナ) 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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