Gunther in Japanese
In Japanese, Gunther is written in katakana as グンテル (Gunteru), 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 弘輝 (guteru): “broad”, “radiance”.
How Gunther sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Gunther
- 弘gu broadWide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 弘 (broad) is common in Japanese given names.
- 輝 (radiance) is common in Japanese given names.
Gunther in anime worlds
Gunther as an anime character →Gunther in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Gunther in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Gunther in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Gunther in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Gunther in Japanese
How do you write Gunther in Japanese?
Gunther is written グンテル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gunther 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 グンター (as written in Japan) and ガンサー (English).
What are the best kanji for Gunther?
Our top pick is 弘輝 (Guteru). 弘 means “broad” and 輝 means “radiance”. Other good options are 宮輝 (Guteru) and 弘天瑠 (Guteru).
Is 弘輝 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 弘輝 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Kouki and Hiroki rather than Guteru. As a spelling of Gunther, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 弘輝?
弘輝 has 20 strokes in total (弘: 5, 輝: 15). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 弘輝 as a tattoo?
Each character in 弘輝 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 “Gunther”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グンテル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
Make it yours
Pick the kind of person you are (Samurai, Shinobi, Miko and more) and Nazuke chooses kanji that match your personality. You can also save your result as an image.
Personalize Gunther in kanji →Gunther as an anime character ⚡
Names that sound similar
Gunhild · Gunnar · Gunnel · Gunter · Guntur · Gun · Gunawan · Gunilla · Guri · Gus