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Henry in Japanese

KatakanaヘンリーHenrii
Kanji平莉Heiri

In Japanese, Henry is written in katakana as ヘンリー (Henrii), 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 平莉 (heiri): “peace”, “jasmine”.

How Henry sounds in Japanese

ヘンリー

Kanji for Henry

平莉
heiri
  • 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.
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
平梨
heiri
  • 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.
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
平里
heiri
  • 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.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.

By style

Masculine
兵里
soldier · hometown
Feminine
平莉
peace · jasmine

Questions about Henry in Japanese

How do you write Henry in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Henry?

Our top pick is 平莉 (Heiri). 平 means “peace” and 莉 means “jasmine”. Other good options are 平梨 (Heiri) and 平里 (Heiri).

Is 平莉 a real Japanese name?

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

平莉 has 15 strokes in total (平: 5, 莉: 10). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 平莉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 平莉 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 “Henry”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヘンリー) 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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