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Merideth in Japanese

KatakanaメリデスMeridesu
Kanji芽理天寿Meritesu

In Japanese, Merideth is written in katakana as メリデス (Meridesu), 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 芽理天寿 (meritesu): “sprout”, “reason”, “heaven”, “long life”.

How Merideth sounds in Japanese

メリデス

Kanji for Merideth

芽理天寿
meritesu
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 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.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
芽莉天珠
meritesu
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
  • 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.
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.
芽梨天日
meritesu
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
  • 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.
  • 日
    su sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.

By style

Masculine
芽里帝守
sprout · hometown · sovereign · protector
Feminine
芽莉天珠
sprout · jasmine · heaven · pearl

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 芽 (sprout) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 寿 (long life) is common in Japanese given names.

Merideth in anime worlds

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

Questions about Merideth in Japanese

How do you write Merideth in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Merideth?

Our top pick is 芽理天寿 (Meritesu). 芽 means “sprout”, 理 means “reason”, 天 means “heaven” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 芽莉天珠 (Meritesu) and 芽梨天日 (Meritesu).

Is 芽理天寿 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 芽理天寿 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 芽理天寿?

芽理天寿 has 30 strokes in total (芽: 8, 理: 11, 天: 4, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 芽理天寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 芽理天寿 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 “Merideth”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (メリデス) 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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