Imelda in Japanese
In Japanese, Imelda is written in katakana as イメルダ (Imeruda), 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 衣芽瑠太 (imeruta): “garment”, “sprout”, “lapis lazuli”, “bold”.
How Imelda sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Imelda
- 衣i garmentClothing and robes; how you present yourself.Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 太ta boldBig, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
- 衣i garmentClothing and robes; how you present yourself.Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 妥da gentleGentle and peaceful; finding common ground.
- 偉i greatnessAdmirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 田ta rice fieldA rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 衣 (garment) is common in Japanese given names.
- 芽 (sprout) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
- 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.
Imelda in anime worlds
Imelda as an anime character →Imelda in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Imelda in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Imelda in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Imelda in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Imelda in Japanese
How do you write Imelda in Japanese?
Imelda is written イメルダ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Imelda would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Imelda?
Our top pick is 衣芽瑠太 (Imeruta). 衣 means “garment”, 芽 means “sprout”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 衣芽瑠妥 (Imeruda) and 偉芽瑠田 (Imeruta).
Is 衣芽瑠太 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 衣芽瑠太 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 衣芽瑠太?
衣芽瑠太 has 32 strokes in total (衣: 6, 芽: 8, 瑠: 14, 太: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 衣芽瑠太 as a tattoo?
Each character in 衣芽瑠太 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 “Imelda”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イメルダ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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