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Louisa in Japanese

KatakanaルイージRuiiji
Kanji瑠偉路Ruiji

In Japanese, Louisa is written in katakana as ルイージ (Ruiiji), 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 瑠偉路 (ruiji): “lapis lazuli”, “greatness”, “path”.

How Louisa sounds in Japanese

ルイージ

Kanji for Louisa

瑠偉路
ruiji
  • 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.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
瑠偉詩
ruishi
  • 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.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
瑠唯慈
ruiji
  • 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.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.

By style

Masculine
瑠偉志
lapis lazuli · greatness · aspiration
Feminine
瑠唯紫
lapis lazuli · the only one · purple

Real Japanese names that sound like Louisa

Louisa sounds close to るいじ (Ruiji), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 類治 ruiji — kind + order
  • 類次 ruiji — kind + 次

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?

  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 偉 (greatness) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.

Louisa in anime worlds

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

Questions about Louisa in Japanese

How do you write Louisa in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Louisa?

Our top pick is 瑠偉路 (Ruiji). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 偉 means “greatness” and 路 means “path”. Other good options are 瑠偉詩 (Ruishi) and 瑠唯慈 (Ruiji).

Is 瑠偉路 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠偉路 has 39 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 偉: 12, 路: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠偉路 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠偉路 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 “Louisa”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルイージ) 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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