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Lewis in Japanese

KatakanaルイスRuisu
Kanji瑠衣寿Ruisu

In Japanese, Lewis is written in katakana as ルイス (Ruisu), 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 瑠衣寿 (ruisu): “lapis lazuli”, “garment”, “long life”.

How Lewis sounds in Japanese

ルイス

Kanji for Lewis

瑠衣寿
ruisu
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
  • 衣
    i garment
    Clothing and robes; how you present yourself.
    Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
瑠唯澄
ruisu
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
瑠生珠
ruisu
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.

By style

Masculine
瑠偉守
lapis lazuli · greatness · protector
Feminine
瑠唯珠
lapis lazuli · the only one · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 衣 (garment) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.

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Questions about Lewis in Japanese

How do you write Lewis in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lewis?

Our top pick is 瑠衣寿 (Ruisu). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 衣 means “garment” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 瑠唯澄 (Ruisu) and 瑠生珠 (Ruisu).

Is 瑠衣寿 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠衣寿 has 27 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 衣: 6, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠衣寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠衣寿 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 “Lewis”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルイス) 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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