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Harald in Japanese

KatakanaハラルドHararudo
Kanji原瑠斗Hararuto

In Japanese, Harald is written in katakana as ハラルド (Hararudo), 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 原瑠斗 (hararuto): “plain”, “lapis lazuli”, “big dipper”.

How Harald sounds in Japanese

ハラルドGerman

Kanji for Harald

原瑠斗
hararuto
  • 原
    hara plain
    An open plain, and the origin of things.
  • 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.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
羽良瑠斗
hararuto
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
原瑠道
hararudou
  • 原
    hara plain
    An open plain, and the origin of things.
  • 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.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).

By style

Masculine
原瑠斗
plain · lapis lazuli · big dipper
Feminine
原瑠瞳
plain · lapis lazuli · eyes

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 原 (plain) is rare in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 斗 (big dipper) is used in Japanese given names.

Harald in anime worlds

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

Questions about Harald in Japanese

How do you write Harald in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Harald?

Our top pick is 原瑠斗 (Hararuto). 原 means “plain”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 斗 means “big dipper”. Other good options are 羽良瑠斗 (Hararuto) and 原瑠道 (Hararudou).

Is 原瑠斗 a real Japanese name?

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

原瑠斗 has 28 strokes in total (原: 10, 瑠: 14, 斗: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 原瑠斗 as a tattoo?

Each character in 原瑠斗 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 “Harald”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ハラルド) 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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