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Glenn in Japanese

KatakanaグレンGuren
Kanji宮蓮Guren

In Japanese, Glenn is written in katakana as グレン (Guren), 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 宮蓮 (guren): “shrine”, “lotus”.

How Glenn sounds in Japanese

グレン

Kanji for Glenn

宮蓮
guren
  • 宮
    gu shrine
    A shrine or palace; something sacred and noble.
  • 蓮
    ren lotus
    The lotus, which blooms pure above muddy water. A top name for Japanese boys.
    In Buddhist tradition, the lotus (Ren) symbolizes spiritual purity because it blooms untainted above muddy waters.
弘蓮
guren
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 蓮
    ren lotus
    The lotus, which blooms pure above muddy water. A top name for Japanese boys.
    In Buddhist tradition, the lotus (Ren) symbolizes spiritual purity because it blooms untainted above muddy waters.
求蓮
guren
  • 求
    gu seek
    To seek and strive for.
  • 蓮
    ren lotus
    The lotus, which blooms pure above muddy water. A top name for Japanese boys.
    In Buddhist tradition, the lotus (Ren) symbolizes spiritual purity because it blooms untainted above muddy waters.

By style

Masculine
宮蓮
shrine · lotus
Feminine
宮恋
shrine · romance

Questions about Glenn in Japanese

How do you write Glenn in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Glenn?

Our top pick is 宮蓮 (Guren). 宮 means “shrine” and 蓮 means “lotus”. Other good options are 弘蓮 (Guren) and 求蓮 (Guren).

Is 宮蓮 a real Japanese name?

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

宮蓮 has 23 strokes in total (宮: 10, 蓮: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 宮蓮 as a tattoo?

Each character in 宮蓮 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 “Glenn”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グレン) 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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