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Natalie in Japanese

KatakanaナタリーNatarii
Kanji奈多里Natari

In Japanese, Natalie is written in katakana as ナタリー (Natarii), 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 奈多里 (natari): “nara”, “many”, “hometown”.

How Natalie sounds in Japanese

ナタリーEnglish

Kanji for Natalie

奈多里
natari
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
  • 多
    ta many
    Many and abundant; a life full of blessings.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
南多莉
natari
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 多
    ta many
    Many and abundant; a life full of blessings.
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
南太麗
natari
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
  • 麗
    ri elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.

By style

Masculine
和太里
harmony · bold · hometown
Feminine
奈多莉
nara · many · jasmine

Real Japanese names that sound like Natalie

Natalie sounds close to なたりー (Natarii), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 奈妥璃 natarii — nara + gentle + glass
  • 奈多里 natari — nara + many + hometown
  • 菜多里 natari — greens + many + hometown
  • 奈多利 natari — nara + many + keen
  • 奈多璃 natari — nara + many + glass

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?

  • 奈 (nara) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 多 (many) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Natalie in anime worlds

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

Questions about Natalie in Japanese

How do you write Natalie in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Natalie?

Our top pick is 奈多里 (Natari). 奈 means “nara”, 多 means “many” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 南多莉 (Natari) and 南太麗 (Natari).

Is 奈多里 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 奈多里?

奈多里 has 21 strokes in total (奈: 8, 多: 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 奈多里 as a tattoo?

Each character in 奈多里 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 “Natalie”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ナタリー) 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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