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Irena in Japanese

KatakanaイレイナIreina
Kanji唯玲奈Ireina

In Japanese, Irena is written in katakana as イレイナ (Ireina), 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 唯玲奈 (ireina): “the only one”, “chime”, “nara”.

How Irena sounds in Japanese

イレイナ

Kanji for Irena

唯玲奈
ireina
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 玲
    rei chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
偉礼奈
ireina
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 礼
    rei courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
唯麗菜
ireina
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.

By style

Masculine
偉嶺七
greatness · summit · seven
Feminine
唯鈴奈
the only one · bell · nara

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 奈 (nara) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Irena in anime worlds

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

Questions about Irena in Japanese

How do you write Irena in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Irena?

Our top pick is 唯玲奈 (Ireina). 唯 means “the only one”, 玲 means “chime” and 奈 means “nara”. Other good options are 偉礼奈 (Ireina) and 唯麗菜 (Ireina).

Is 唯玲奈 a real Japanese name?

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

唯玲奈 has 28 strokes in total (唯: 11, 玲: 9, 奈: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯玲奈 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯玲奈 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 “Irena”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イレイナ) 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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