Esther in Japanese
In Japanese, Esther is written in katakana as エスター (Esutaa), 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 栄寿太 (esuta): “prosperity”, “long life”, “bold”.
How Esther sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Esther
- 栄e prosperityTo flourish and shine; success and glory.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 太ta boldBig, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
- 永ei eternityForever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 太ta boldBig, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
- 瑛e crystalThe clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 田ta rice fieldA rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 栄 (prosperity) is common in Japanese given names.
- 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.
- 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.
Esther in anime worlds
Esther as an anime character →Esther in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Esther in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Esther in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Esther in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Esther in Japanese
How do you write Esther in Japanese?
Esther is written エスター in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Esther would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Esther?
Our top pick is 栄寿太 (Esuta). 栄 means “prosperity”, 寿 means “long life” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 永寿太 (Eisuta) and 瑛寿田 (Esuta).
Is 栄寿太 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 栄寿太 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 栄寿太?
栄寿太 has 20 strokes in total (栄: 9, 寿: 7, 太: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 栄寿太 as a tattoo?
Each character in 栄寿太 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 “Esther”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エスター) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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