Lu in Japanese
In Japanese, Lu is written in katakana as ルー (Ruu), 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 (ru): “lapis lazuli”.
How Lu sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Lu
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
- 流ru flowTo flow like a river; going with the current, free and graceful.
Questions about Lu in Japanese
How do you write Lu in Japanese?
Lu is written ルー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lu would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Lu?
Our top pick is 瑠 (Ru). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 琉 (Ru) and 流 (Ru).
Is 瑠 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 瑠 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Rui and Ruri rather than Ru. As a spelling of Lu, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 瑠?
瑠 has 14 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 瑠 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 “Lu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
Make it yours
Pick the kind of person you are (Samurai, Shinobi, Miko and more) and Nazuke chooses kanji that match your personality. You can also save your result as an image.
Nearby names
Lourie · Love · Lovie · Lowell · Loyce · Loyd · Luan · Luana · Luba · Luc · Luca · Lucas