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Harper in Japanese

KatakanaハーパーHaapaa
Kanji羽葉Haha

In Japanese, Harper is written in katakana as ハーパー (Haapaa), 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 羽葉 (haha): “feather”, “leaf”.

How Harper sounds in Japanese

ハーパー

Kanji for Harper

羽葉
haha
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
葉羽
haha
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
晴葉
haha
  • 晴
    ha clear sky
    A clear, sunny sky after the rain.
    Teru teru bozu are traditional white paper dolls hung by Japanese children to wish for clear, sunny skies.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 葉 (leaf) is common in Japanese given names.

Harper in anime worlds

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

Questions about Harper in Japanese

How do you write Harper in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Harper?

Our top pick is 羽葉 (Haha). 羽 means “feather” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 葉羽 (Haha) and 晴葉 (Haha).

Is 羽葉 a real Japanese name?

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

羽葉 has 18 strokes in total (羽: 6, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽葉 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 “Harper”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ハーパー) 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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