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Greta in Japanese

KatakanaグレタGureta
Kanji弘礼太Gureta

In Japanese, Greta is written in katakana as グレタ (Gureta), 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 弘礼太 (gureta): “broad”, “courtesy”, “bold”.

How Greta sounds in Japanese

グレタ

Kanji for Greta

弘礼太
gureta
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
弘怜太
gureita
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 怜
    rei wisdom
    Clever and wise, with a gentle heart.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
弘玲楽
gureta
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 楽
    ta joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.

By style

Masculine
弘嶺太
broad · summit · bold
Feminine
弘玲楽
broad · chime · joy

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 弘 (broad) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Greta in anime worlds

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

Questions about Greta in Japanese

How do you write Greta in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Greta?

Our top pick is 弘礼太 (Gureta). 弘 means “broad”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 弘怜太 (Gureita) and 弘玲楽 (Gureta).

Is 弘礼太 a real Japanese name?

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

弘礼太 has 14 strokes in total (弘: 5, 礼: 5, 太: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 弘礼太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 弘礼太 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 “Greta”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グレタ) 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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