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Martha in Japanese

KatakanaマーサMaasa
Kanji真紗Masa

In Japanese, Martha is written in katakana as マーサ (Maasa), 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 真紗 (masa): “truth”, “silk gauze”.

How Martha sounds in Japanese

マーサ

Kanji for Martha

真紗
masa
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 紗
    sa silk gauze
    Fine, light silk; delicate and elegant.
    A traditional loose-woven silk fabric beloved for lightweight, breathable summer kimono and Obi sashes.
真彩
masa
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 彩
    sa color
    Color and decoration; making the world colorful.
真咲
masa
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 咲
    sa bloom
    To bloom; flowers opening in spring.
    In ancient Japanese, this character originally meant "to smile" before coming to mean a flower blooming.

By style

Masculine
真冴
truth · clear mind
Feminine
茉紗
jasmine · silk gauze

Real Japanese names that sound like Martha

Martha sounds close to まーさ (Maasa), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 茉亜沙 maasa — jasmine + next in line + sand
  • 真麻 maasa — truth + hemp
  • 麻麻 maasa — hemp + hemp
  • 万万 maasa — ten thousand + ten thousand
  • 茉茉 maasa — jasmine + jasmine

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.
  • 紗 (silk gauze) is common in Japanese given names.

Martha in anime worlds

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

Questions about Martha in Japanese

How do you write Martha in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Martha?

Our top pick is 真紗 (Masa). 真 means “truth” and 紗 means “silk gauze”. Other good options are 真彩 (Masa) and 真咲 (Masa).

Is 真紗 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 真紗 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Masa, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Martha, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 真紗?

真紗 has 20 strokes in total (真: 10, 紗: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真紗 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真紗 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 “Martha”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マーサ) 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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