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Malte in Japanese

KatakanaマルテMarute
Kanji真瑠貞Marutei

In Japanese, Malte is written in katakana as マルテ (Marute), 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 真瑠貞 (marutei): “truth”, “lapis lazuli”, “steadfast”.

How Malte sounds in Japanese

マルテGerman

Kanji for Malte

真瑠貞
marutei
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 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.
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
真瑠天
marute
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 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.
  • 天
    te heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
舞瑠禎
marutei
  • 舞
    ma dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
    Traditional dance forms like Mai (舞) in Noh theater emphasize slow, circular, grounded floor movements.
  • 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.
  • 禎
    tei blessing
    A happy omen and divine blessing.

By style

Masculine
真瑠帝
truth · lapis lazuli · sovereign
Feminine
舞瑠汀
dance · lapis lazuli · shore

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 真 (truth) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 貞 (steadfast) is used in Japanese given names.

Malte in anime worlds

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

Questions about Malte in Japanese

How do you write Malte in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Malte?

Our top pick is 真瑠貞 (Marutei). 真 means “truth”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 貞 means “steadfast”. Other good options are 真瑠天 (Marute) and 舞瑠禎 (Marutei).

Is 真瑠貞 a real Japanese name?

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

真瑠貞 has 33 strokes in total (真: 10, 瑠: 14, 貞: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真瑠貞 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真瑠貞 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 “Malte”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マルテ) 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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