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Jacquelyn in Japanese

KatakanaジャクウェリンJakuuerin
Kanji雀英里Jakueri

In Japanese, Jacquelyn is written in katakana as ジャクウェリン (Jakuuerin), 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 雀英里 (jakueri): “sparrow”, “brilliance”, “hometown”.

How Jacquelyn sounds in Japanese

ジャクウェリン

Kanji for Jacquelyn

雀英里
jakueri
  • 雀
    jaku sparrow
    The sparrow; small, lively and always close to home.
    The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) is a beloved classic Japanese folktale teaching the virtues of kindness and humility.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
雀栄理
jakueri
  • 雀
    jaku sparrow
    The sparrow; small, lively and always close to home.
    The Tongue-Cut Sparrow (Shita-kiri Suzume) is a beloved classic Japanese folktale teaching the virtues of kindness and humility.
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
寂栄里
jakueri
  • 寂
    jaku serenity
    Quiet stillness; the beauty of age and solitude.
    It is the “sabi” of wabi-sabi.
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.

By style

Masculine
雀英麟
sparrow · brilliance · qilin
Feminine
雀絵鈴
sparrow · picture · bell

Questions about Jacquelyn in Japanese

How do you write Jacquelyn in Japanese?

Jacquelyn is written ジャクウェリン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Jacquelyn would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Jacquelyn?

Our top pick is 雀英里 (Jakueri). 雀 means “sparrow”, 英 means “brilliance” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 雀栄理 (Jakueri) and 寂栄里 (Jakueri).

Is 雀英里 a real Japanese name?

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

雀英里 has 26 strokes in total (雀: 11, 英: 8, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 雀英里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 雀英里 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 “Jacquelyn”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジャクウェリン) 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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