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Maira in Japanese

KatakanaマイラMaira
Kanji真唯良Maira

In Japanese, Maira is written in katakana as マイラ (Maira), 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 真唯良 (maira): “truth”, “the only one”, “goodness”.

How Maira sounds in Japanese

マイラSpanish

Kanji for Maira

真唯良
maira
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
茉生良
maira
  • 茉
    ma jasmine
    Jasmine, as in 茉莉 (matsuri), the jasmine flower.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
真生楽
maira
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 生
    i life
    Life, birth and growing; being fully alive.
  • 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
満偉良
fullness · greatness · goodness
Feminine
茉唯蘭
jasmine · the only one · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Maira

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

  • 麻衣羅 maira — hemp + garment + fine silk
  • 天愛来 maira — heaven + love + coming
  • 舞衣羅 maira — dance + garment + fine silk
  • 舞良 maira — dance + goodness
  • 舞来 maira — dance + coming

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?

  • 真 (truth) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.

Maira in anime worlds

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

Questions about Maira in Japanese

How do you write Maira in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Maira?

Our top pick is 真唯良 (Maira). 真 means “truth”, 唯 means “the only one” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 茉生良 (Maira) and 真生楽 (Maira).

Is 真唯良 a real Japanese name?

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

真唯良 has 28 strokes in total (真: 10, 唯: 11, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真唯良 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真唯良 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 “Maira”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マイラ) 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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