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Lura in Japanese

KatakanaルラRura
Kanji瑠良Rura

In Japanese, Lura is written in katakana as ルラ (Rura), 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 瑠良 (rura): “lapis lazuli”, “goodness”.

How Lura sounds in Japanese

ルラ

Kanji for Lura

瑠良
rura
  • 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.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
琉良
rura
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A 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.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
瑠楽
rura
  • 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.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment and ease, and also music.
    Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.

By style

Masculine
瑠良
lapis lazuli · goodness
Feminine
瑠蘭
lapis lazuli · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Lura

Lura sounds close to るら (Rura), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 瑠羅 rura — lapis lazuli + fine silk
  • 瑠蘭 rura — lapis lazuli + orchid

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.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Lura in anime worlds

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

Questions about Lura in Japanese

How do you write Lura in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Lura?

Our top pick is 瑠良 (Rura). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 琉良 (Rura) and 瑠楽 (Rura).

Is 瑠良 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠良 has 21 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠良 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 “Lura”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルラ) 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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