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Leonard in Japanese

KatakanaレナードRenaado
Kanji礼奈登Renato

In Japanese, Leonard is written in katakana as レナード (Renaado), 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 礼奈登 (renato): “courtesy”, “nara”, “ascent”.

How Leonard sounds in Japanese

レナード

Kanji for Leonard

礼奈登
renato
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
麗奈登
reinato
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
玲奈斗
renato
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.

By style

Masculine
嶺南斗
summit · south · big dipper
Feminine
玲奈瞳
chime · nara · eyes

Questions about Leonard in Japanese

How do you write Leonard in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Leonard?

Our top pick is 礼奈登 (Renato). 礼 means “courtesy”, 奈 means “nara” and 登 means “ascent”. Other good options are 麗奈登 (Reinato) and 玲奈斗 (Renato).

Is 礼奈登 a real Japanese name?

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

礼奈登 has 25 strokes in total (礼: 5, 奈: 8, 登: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 礼奈登 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼奈登 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 “Leonard”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レナード) 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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