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Lara in Japanese

KatakanaララRara
Kanji良楽Rara

In Japanese, Lara is written in katakana as ララ (Rara), 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 良楽 (rara): “goodness”, “joy”.

How Lara sounds in Japanese

ララ

Kanji for Lara

良楽
rara
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
楽良
rara
  • 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.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
良羅
rara
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 羅
    ra fine silk
    Thin, shimmering silk; also used in names for its sound.

By style

Masculine
良楽
goodness · joy
Feminine
蘭良
orchid · goodness

Real Japanese names that sound like Lara

Lara sounds close to らら (Rara), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 花歌 rara — flower + song
  • 愛來 rara — love + coming
  • 幸幸 rara — happiness + happiness
  • 羅良 rara — fine silk + goodness
  • 楽良 rara — joy + goodness

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Lara in anime worlds

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

Questions about Lara in Japanese

How do you write Lara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lara?

Our top pick is 良楽 (Rara). 良 means “goodness” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 楽良 (Rara) and 良羅 (Rara).

Is 良楽 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 良楽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ryouraku rather than Rara. As a spelling of Lara, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 良楽?

良楽 has 20 strokes in total (良: 7, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 良楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 良楽 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 “Lara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ララ) 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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