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Evan in Japanese

KatakanaエバンEban
Kanji永葉Eha

In Japanese, Evan is written in katakana as エバン (Eban), 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 永葉 (eha): “eternity”, “leaf”.

How Evan sounds in Japanese

エバンEnglish

Kanji for Evan

永葉
eha
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 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.
英葉
eha
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 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.
栄葉
eha
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 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
永葉
eternity · leaf
Feminine
絵葉
picture · leaf

Questions about Evan in Japanese

How do you write Evan in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Evan?

Our top pick is 永葉 (Eha). 永 means “eternity” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 英葉 (Eha) and 栄葉 (Eha).

Is 永葉 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 永葉 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Eba rather than Eha. As a spelling of Evan, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 永葉?

永葉 has 17 strokes in total (永: 5, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 永葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 永葉 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 “Evan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エバン) 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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