Lucia in Japanese
In Japanese, Lucia is written in katakana as ルーシャ (Ruusha), 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 瑠紗 (rusha): “lapis lazuli”, “silk gauze”.
How Lucia sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Lucia
- 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.
- 紗sha silk gauzeFine, light silk; delicate and elegant.A traditional loose-woven silk fabric beloved for lightweight, breathable summer kimono and Obi sashes.
- 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.
- 紗sha silk gauzeFine, light silk; delicate and elegant.A traditional loose-woven silk fabric beloved for lightweight, breathable summer kimono and Obi sashes.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
- 紗 (silk gauze) is common in Japanese given names.
Lucia in anime worlds
Lucia as an anime character →Lucia in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Lucia in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Lucia in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Lucia in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Lucia in Japanese
How do you write Lucia in Japanese?
Lucia is written ルーシャ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lucia would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Lucia?
Our top pick is 瑠紗 (Rusha). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 紗 means “silk gauze”. Other good options are 琉紗 (Rusha) and 留紗 (Rusha).
Is 瑠紗 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 瑠紗 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Rusa rather than Rusha. As a spelling of Lucia, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 瑠紗?
瑠紗 has 24 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 紗: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 瑠紗 as a tattoo?
Each character in 瑠紗 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 “Lucia”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルーシャ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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