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Lani in Japanese

KatakanaラニーRanii
Kanji良仁Rani

In Japanese, Lani is written in katakana as ラニー (Ranii), 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 良仁 (rani): “goodness”, “benevolence”.

How Lani sounds in Japanese

ラニー

Kanji for Lani

良仁
rani
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 仁
    ni 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.
楽仁
rani
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
  • 仁
    ni 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.
良新
rani
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.

By style

Masculine
良仁
goodness · benevolence
Feminine
蘭新
orchid · new

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 仁 (benevolence) is common in Japanese given names.

Lani in anime worlds

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

Questions about Lani in Japanese

How do you write Lani in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lani?

Our top pick is 良仁 (Rani). 良 means “goodness” and 仁 means “benevolence”. Other good options are 楽仁 (Rani) and 良新 (Rani).

Is 良仁 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 良仁 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Yoshihito and Ryoujin rather than Rani. As a spelling of Lani, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 良仁?

良仁 has 11 strokes in total (良: 7, 仁: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 良仁 as a tattoo?

Each character in 良仁 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 “Lani”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ラニー) 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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