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Janelle in Japanese

KatakanaジャネルJaneru
Kanji仁音瑠Jinneru

In Japanese, Janelle is written in katakana as ジャネル (Janeru), 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 仁音瑠 (jinneru): “benevolence”, “sound”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Janelle sounds in Japanese

ジャネル

Kanji for Janelle

仁音瑠
jinneru
  • 仁
    jin benevolence
    Compassion toward others; one of the core virtues of the samurai code.
    The central virtue in Confucianism and Japanese ethics, meaning supreme benevolence toward all living things.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 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.
路音瑠
jineru
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 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.
慈音琉
jineru
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
仁音瑠
benevolence · sound · lapis lazuli
Feminine
路音瑠
path · sound · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 音 (sound) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Janelle in anime worlds

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

Questions about Janelle in Japanese

How do you write Janelle in Japanese?

Janelle is written ジャネル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Janelle would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Janelle?

Our top pick is 仁音瑠 (Jinneru). 仁 means “benevolence”, 音 means “sound” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 路音瑠 (Jineru) and 慈音琉 (Jineru).

Is 仁音瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

仁音瑠 has 27 strokes in total (仁: 4, 音: 9, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 仁音瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 仁音瑠 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 “Janelle”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジャネル) 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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