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Esmeralda in Japanese

KatakanaエスメラルダEsumeraruda
Kanji英寿芽良琉太Esumeraruta

In Japanese, Esmeralda is written in katakana as エスメラルダ (Esumeraruda), 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 英寿芽良琉太 (esumeraruta): “brilliance”, “long life”, “sprout”, “goodness”, “lapis lazuli”, “bold”.

How Esmeralda sounds in Japanese

エスメラルダSpanish

Kanji for Esmeralda

英寿芽良琉太
esumeraruta
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
栄寿芽良流太
esumeraruta
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 流
    ru flow
    To flow like a river; going with the current, free and graceful.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
永寿芽良瑠太
eisumeraruta
  • 永
    ei eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.

By style

Masculine
英寿芽良琉太
brilliance · long life · sprout · goodness · lapis lazuli · bold
Feminine
永寿芽良琉妥
eternity · long life · sprout · goodness · lapis lazuli · gentle

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 英 (brilliance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 芽 (sprout) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Esmeralda in anime worlds

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

Questions about Esmeralda in Japanese

How do you write Esmeralda in Japanese?

Esmeralda is written エスメラルダ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Esmeralda would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Esmeralda?

Our top pick is 英寿芽良琉太 (Esumeraruta). 英 means “brilliance”, 寿 means “long life”, 芽 means “sprout”, 良 means “goodness”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 栄寿芽良流太 (Esumeraruta) and 永寿芽良瑠太 (Eisumeraruta).

Is 英寿芽良琉太 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 英寿芽良琉太 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 英寿芽良琉太?

英寿芽良琉太 has 45 strokes in total (英: 8, 寿: 7, 芽: 8, 良: 7, 琉: 11, 太: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英寿芽良琉太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英寿芽良琉太 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 “Esmeralda”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エスメラルダ) 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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