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Gil in Japanese

KatakanaギルGiru
Kanji義瑠Giru

In Japanese, Gil is written in katakana as ギル (Giru), 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 義瑠 (giru): “righteousness”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Gil sounds in Japanese

ギル

Kanji for Gil

義瑠
giru
  • 義
    gi righteousness
    Doing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
  • 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.
義琉
giru
  • 義
    gi righteousness
    Doing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
  • 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.
儀瑠
giru
  • 儀
    gi ceremony
    Ceremony and proper form; grace in how you carry yourself.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
義瑠
righteousness · lapis lazuli
Feminine
儀瑠
ceremony · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 義 (righteousness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Gil in anime worlds

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

Questions about Gil in Japanese

How do you write Gil in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Gil?

Our top pick is 義瑠 (Giru). 義 means “righteousness” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 義琉 (Giru) and 儀瑠 (Giru).

Is 義瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

義瑠 has 27 strokes in total (義: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 義瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 義瑠 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 “Gil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ギル) 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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