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Marion in Japanese

KatakanaマリオンMarion
Kanji真梨音Marion

In Japanese, Marion is written in katakana as マリオン (Marion), 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 真梨音 (marion): “truth”, “pear blossom”, “sound”.

How Marion sounds in Japanese

マリオン

Kanji for Marion

真梨音
marion
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
  • 音
    on sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
真里緒
mario
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 緒
    o bond
    A cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
真理央
mario
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 央
    o center
    The center; the heart of things.

By style

Masculine
真里雄
truth · hometown · heroic
Feminine
茉梨音
jasmine · pear blossom · sound

Questions about Marion in Japanese

How do you write Marion in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Marion?

Our top pick is 真梨音 (Marion). 真 means “truth”, 梨 means “pear blossom” and 音 means “sound”. Other good options are 真里緒 (Mario) and 真理央 (Mario).

Is 真梨音 a real Japanese name?

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

真梨音 has 30 strokes in total (真: 10, 梨: 11, 音: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真梨音 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真梨音 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 “Marion”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マリオン) 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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