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Leo in Japanese

KatakanaレオReo
Kanji礼央Reo

In Japanese, Leo is written in katakana as レオ (Reo), 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 礼央 (reo): “courtesy”, “center”.

How Leo sounds in Japanese

レオ

Kanji for Leo

礼央
reo
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 央
    o center
    The center; the heart of things.
礼緒
reo
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 緒
    o bond
    A cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
玲央
reo
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 央
    o center
    The center; the heart of things.

By style

Masculine
嶺雄
summit · heroic
Feminine
玲央
chime · center

Questions about Leo in Japanese

How do you write Leo in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Leo?

Our top pick is 礼央 (Reo). 礼 means “courtesy” and 央 means “center”. Other good options are 礼緒 (Reo) and 玲央 (Reo).

Is 礼央 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 礼央 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Reo, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Leo, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 礼央?

礼央 has 10 strokes in total (礼: 5, 央: 5). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 礼央 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼央 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 “Leo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レオ) 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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