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Irvan in Japanese

KatakanaイルバンIruban
Kanji唯瑠羽Iruha

In Japanese, Irvan is written in katakana as イルバン (Iruban), 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 唯瑠羽 (iruha): “the only one”, “lapis lazuli”, “feather”.

How Irvan sounds in Japanese

イルバンIndonesian

Kanji for Irvan

唯瑠羽
iruha
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
偉瑠羽
iruba
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
唯琉葉
iruha
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.

By style

Masculine
偉瑠羽
greatness · lapis lazuli · feather
Feminine
唯瑠羽
the only one · lapis lazuli · feather

Questions about Irvan in Japanese

How do you write Irvan in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Irvan?

Our top pick is 唯瑠羽 (Iruha). 唯 means “the only one”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 偉瑠羽 (Iruba) and 唯琉葉 (Iruha).

Is 唯瑠羽 a real Japanese name?

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

唯瑠羽 has 31 strokes in total (唯: 11, 瑠: 14, 羽: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 唯瑠羽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 唯瑠羽 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 “Irvan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イルバン) 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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