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Hernan in Japanese

KatakanaエルナンErunan
Kanji英瑠南Erunan

In Japanese, Hernan is written in katakana as エルナン (Erunan), 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 英瑠南 (erunan): “brilliance”, “lapis lazuli”, “south”.

How Hernan sounds in Japanese

エルナンSpanish
ハーナンEnglish

Kanji for Hernan

英瑠南
erunan
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 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.
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
瑛留南
erunan
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
英瑠凪
eruna
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 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.
  • 凪
    na calm sea
    The stillness of the sea when the wind drops. One of the most popular names for boys in Japan today.
    Yunagi refers to the serene evening calm over the Seto Inland Sea when the sea breeze gently fades.

By style

Masculine
英瑠南
brilliance · lapis lazuli · south
Feminine
愛瑠奈
love · lapis lazuli · nara

Questions about Hernan in Japanese

How do you write Hernan in Japanese?

Hernan is written エルナン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Hernan 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 ハーナン (English).

What are the best kanji for Hernan?

Our top pick is 英瑠南 (Erunan). 英 means “brilliance”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 南 means “south”. Other good options are 瑛留南 (Erunan) and 英瑠凪 (Eruna).

Is 英瑠南 a real Japanese name?

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

英瑠南 has 31 strokes in total (英: 8, 瑠: 14, 南: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英瑠南 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英瑠南 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 “Hernan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エルナン) 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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