Luan in Japanese
In Japanese, Luan is written in katakana as ルアン (Ruan), 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 瑠杏 (ruan): “lapis lazuli”, “apricot”.
How Luan sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Luan
- 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.
- 杏an apricotThe apricot and its pale spring blossoms.Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
- 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.
- 愛a loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 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.
- 杏an apricotThe apricot and its pale spring blossoms.Apricot blossoms announce the arrival of spring in Japan, blooming delicately just before seasonal cherry blossoms.
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Real Japanese names that sound like Luan
Luan sounds close to るあん (Ruan), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 瑠安 ruan — lapis lazuli + peace
- 瑠杏 ruan — lapis lazuli + apricot
- 月杏 ruan — moon + apricot
- 流杏 ruan — flow + apricot
- 琉杏 ruan — lapis lazuli + apricot
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.
- 杏 (apricot) is common in Japanese given names.
Luan in anime worlds
Luan as an anime character →Luan in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Luan in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Luan in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Luan in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Luan in Japanese
How do you write Luan in Japanese?
Luan is written ルアン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Luan would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Luan?
Our top pick is 瑠杏 (Ruan). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 杏 means “apricot”. Other good options are 瑠愛 (Rua) and 琉杏 (Ruan).
Is 瑠杏 a real Japanese name?
Yes. 瑠杏 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Ruan, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Luan, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.
How many strokes is 瑠杏?
瑠杏 has 21 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 杏: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 瑠杏 as a tattoo?
Each character in 瑠杏 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 “Luan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルアン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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