Meryl in Japanese
In Japanese, Meryl is written in katakana as メラル (Meraru), 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 芽良瑠 (meraru): “sprout”, “goodness”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Meryl sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Meryl
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment and ease, and also music.Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
- 愛me loveLove and affection in every sense; the most popular character in Japanese girls’ names.The kanji 愛 was famously worn on the helmet crest of the Sengoku samurai Naoe Kanetsugu.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
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How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 芽 (sprout) is common in Japanese given names.
- 良 (goodness) is common in Japanese given names.
- 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
Meryl in anime worlds
Meryl as an anime character →Meryl in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Meryl in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Meryl in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Meryl in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Meryl in Japanese
How do you write Meryl in Japanese?
Meryl is written メラル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Meryl would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Meryl?
Our top pick is 芽良瑠 (Meraru). 芽 means “sprout”, 良 means “goodness” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 芽楽琉 (Meraru) and 愛良琉 (Meraru).
Is 芽良瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 芽良瑠 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 芽良瑠?
芽良瑠 has 29 strokes in total (芽: 8, 良: 7, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 芽良瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 芽良瑠 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 “Meryl”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (メラル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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