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Marilena in Japanese

KatakanaマリレナMarirena
Kanji鞠礼奈Marirena

In Japanese, Marilena is written in katakana as マリレナ (Marirena), 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 鞠礼奈 (marirena): “ball”, “courtesy”, “nara”.

How Marilena sounds in Japanese

マリレナItalian

Kanji for Marilena

鞠礼奈
marirena
  • 鞠
    mari ball
    A traditional ball, as in kemari, a game of the old court.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
鞠玲菜
marirena
  • 鞠
    mari ball
    A traditional ball, as in kemari, a game of the old court.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
毬玲奈
marirena
  • 毬
    mari ball
    A ball, as in temari (手毬), beautifully embroidered traditional balls.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.

By style

Masculine
満里礼凪
fullness · hometown · courtesy · calm sea
Feminine
鞠玲奈
ball · chime · nara

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 鞠 (ball) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 奈 (nara) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Marilena in anime worlds

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Questions about Marilena in Japanese

How do you write Marilena in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Marilena?

Our top pick is 鞠礼奈 (Marirena). 鞠 means “ball”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 奈 means “nara”. Other good options are 鞠玲菜 (Marirena) and 毬玲奈 (Marirena).

Is 鞠礼奈 a real Japanese name?

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

鞠礼奈 has 30 strokes in total (鞠: 17, 礼: 5, 奈: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 鞠礼奈 as a tattoo?

Each character in 鞠礼奈 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 “Marilena”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マリレナ) 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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