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Mauri in Japanese

KatakanaマウリMauri
Kanji満宇里Mauri

In Japanese, Mauri is written in katakana as マウリ (Mauri), 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 満宇里 (mauri): “fullness”, “universe”, “hometown”.

How Mauri sounds in Japanese

マウリSpanish
モリーEnglish

Kanji for Mauri

満宇里
mauri
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
舞羽里
mauri
  • 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.
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
満羽梨
mauri
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.

By style

Masculine
満宇里
fullness · universe · hometown
Feminine
舞羽梨
dance · feather · pear blossom

Real Japanese names that sound like Mauri

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

  • 麻羽鈴 mauri — hemp + feather + bell
  • 舞倫 mauri — dance + ethics

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?

  • 満 (fullness) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 宇 (universe) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Mauri in anime worlds

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

Questions about Mauri in Japanese

How do you write Mauri in Japanese?

Mauri is written マウリ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Mauri would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written モリー (English).

What are the best kanji for Mauri?

Our top pick is 満宇里 (Mauri). 満 means “fullness”, 宇 means “universe” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 舞羽里 (Mauri) and 満羽梨 (Mauri).

Is 満宇里 a real Japanese name?

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

満宇里 has 25 strokes in total (満: 12, 宇: 6, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 満宇里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 満宇里 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 “Mauri”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マウリ) 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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