Filippo in Japanese

Filippo is written フィリッポ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Filippo would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written フィリポ (as written in Japan) and ピリポ (as written in Japan).

Our top pick is 日里穂 (Hiriho). 日 means “sun”, 里 means “hometown” and 穂 means “ear of rice”. Other good options are 陽梨穂 (Hiriho) and 陽里帆 (Hiriho).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 日里穂 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.

日里穂 has 26 strokes in total (日: 4, 里: 7, 穂: 15). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 日里穂 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 “Filippo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (フィリッポ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.