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Gilbert in Japanese

KatakanaギルバートGirubaato
Kanji義瑠羽桐Giruhatou

In Japanese, Gilbert is written in katakana as ギルバート (Girubaato), 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 義瑠羽桐 (giruhatou): “righteousness”, “lapis lazuli”, “feather”, “paulownia”.

How Gilbert sounds in Japanese

ギルバート

Kanji for Gilbert

義瑠羽桐
giruhatou
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
義瑠羽斗
giruhato
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
義瑠羽登
girubato
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.

By style

Masculine
義瑠羽斗
righteousness · lapis lazuli · feather · big dipper
Feminine
儀瑠羽桐
ceremony · lapis lazuli · feather · paulownia

Questions about Gilbert in Japanese

How do you write Gilbert in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Gilbert?

Our top pick is 義瑠羽桐 (Giruhatou). 義 means “righteousness”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 羽 means “feather” and 桐 means “paulownia”. Other good options are 義瑠羽斗 (Giruhato) and 義瑠羽登 (Girubato).

Is 義瑠羽桐 a real Japanese name?

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

義瑠羽桐 has 43 strokes in total (義: 13, 瑠: 14, 羽: 6, 桐: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 義瑠羽桐 as a tattoo?

Each character in 義瑠羽桐 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 “Gilbert”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ギルバート) 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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