Maciej in Japanese

Maciej is written マチェイ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Maciej would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written マシージ (spelled out).

Our top pick is 真智栄 (Machiei). 真 means “truth”, 智 means “wisdom” and 栄 means “prosperity”. Other good options are 真知英 (Machiei) and 満知栄 (Machiei).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 真智栄 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.

真智栄 has 31 strokes in total (真: 10, 智: 12, 栄: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 真智栄 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 “Maciej”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マチェイ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.