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Leia in Japanese

KatakanaレアRea
Kanji礼愛Rea

In Japanese, Leia is written in katakana as レア (Rea), 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 礼愛 (rea): “courtesy”, “love”.

How Leia sounds in Japanese

レア

Kanji for Leia

礼愛
rea
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
玲愛
rea
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
麗愛
reia
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 愛
    a love
    Love and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.
    The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.

By style

Masculine
嶺明
summit · brightness
Feminine
玲愛
chime · love

Real Japanese names that sound like Leia

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

  • 麗亜 rea — elegance + next in line
  • 礼亜 rea — courtesy + next in line
  • 莉愛 rea — jasmine + love
  • 玲亜 rea — chime + next in line
  • 怜亜 rea — wisdom + next in line

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?

  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 愛 (love) is common in Japanese given names.

Leia in anime worlds

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

Questions about Leia in Japanese

How do you write Leia in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Leia?

Our top pick is 礼愛 (Rea). 礼 means “courtesy” and 愛 means “love”. Other good options are 玲愛 (Rea) and 麗愛 (Reia).

Is 礼愛 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 礼愛 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Reia and Rena rather than Rea. As a spelling of Leia, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 礼愛?

礼愛 has 18 strokes in total (礼: 5, 愛: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 礼愛 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼愛 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 “Leia”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レア) 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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