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Hedi in Japanese

KatakanaヘディHedi
Kanji平慈Heiji

In Japanese, Hedi is written in katakana as ヘディ (Hedi), 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 平慈 (heiji): “peace”, “compassion”.

How Hedi sounds in Japanese

ヘディas written in Japan

Kanji for Hedi

平慈
heiji
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
平路
heiji
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
平二
heiji
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 二
    ji two
    Two; a pair that belongs together.

By style

Masculine
平侍
peace · samurai
Feminine
平慈
peace · compassion

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 平 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 慈 (compassion) is used in Japanese given names.

Hedi in anime worlds

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

Questions about Hedi in Japanese

How do you write Hedi in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Hedi?

Our top pick is 平慈 (Heiji). 平 means “peace” and 慈 means “compassion”. Other good options are 平路 (Heiji) and 平二 (Heiji).

Is 平慈 a real Japanese name?

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

平慈 has 18 strokes in total (平: 5, 慈: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 平慈 as a tattoo?

Each character in 平慈 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 “Hedi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヘディ) 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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