Lulu in Japanese
In Japanese, Lulu is written in katakana as ルールー (Ruuruu), 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 琉瑠 (ruru): “lapis lazuli”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Lulu sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Lulu
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Real Japanese names that sound like Lulu
Lulu sounds close to るる (Ruru), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:
- 瑠瑠 ruru — lapis lazuli + lapis lazuli
- 羽琉 ruru — feather + lapis lazuli
- 瑠流 ruru — lapis lazuli + flow
- 琉瑠 ruru — lapis lazuli + lapis lazuli
- 瑠琉 ruru — lapis lazuli + lapis lazuli
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?
- 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
Lulu in anime worlds
Lulu as an anime character →Lulu in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Lulu in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Lulu in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Lulu in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Lulu in Japanese
How do you write Lulu in Japanese?
Lulu is written ルールー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lulu would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Lulu?
Our top pick is 琉瑠 (Ruru). 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 瑠琉 (Ruru) and 琉留 (Ruru).
Is 琉瑠 a real Japanese name?
Yes. 琉瑠 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Ruru, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Lulu, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.
How many strokes is 琉瑠?
琉瑠 has 25 strokes in total (琉: 11, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 琉瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 琉瑠 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 “Lulu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルールー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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