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Gian in Japanese

KatakanaヒアンHian
Kanji灯杏Hian

In Japanese, Gian is written in katakana as ヒアン (Hian), 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 灯杏 (hian): “lamp”, “apricot”.

How Gian sounds in Japanese

ヒアンSpanish
ジアンEnglish

Kanji for Gian

灯杏
hian
  • 灯
    hi lamp
    A light in the dark.
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
緋杏
hian
  • 緋
    hi scarlet
    Brilliant scarlet red, the color of passion.
    Hiodoshi refers to the prestigious crimson-laced armor historically worn by high-ranking samurai commanders in battle.
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
陽杏
hian
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 杏
    an apricot
    The apricot and its pale spring blossoms.
    Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.

By style

Masculine
飛明
flight · brightness
Feminine
妃杏
queen · apricot

Questions about Gian in Japanese

How do you write Gian in Japanese?

Gian is written ヒアン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gian 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 ジアン (English).

What are the best kanji for Gian?

Our top pick is 灯杏 (Hian). 灯 means “lamp” and 杏 means “apricot”. Other good options are 緋杏 (Hian) and 陽杏 (Hian).

Is 灯杏 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 灯杏 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 灯杏?

灯杏 has 13 strokes in total (灯: 6, 杏: 7). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 灯杏 as a tattoo?

Each character in 灯杏 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 “Gian”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヒアン) 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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