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Nella in Japanese

KatakanaネラNera
Kanji音楽Nera

In Japanese, Nella is written in katakana as ネラ (Nera), 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 音楽 (nera): “sound”, “joy”.

How Nella sounds in Japanese

ネラ

Kanji for Nella

音楽
nera
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment 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.
音良
nera
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
音蘭
nera
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 蘭
    ra orchid
    The orchid, a symbol of elegance and refinement.
    Rangaku, or "Dutch Learning," was the scientific study of Western medicine and technology during Japan's isolation era.

By style

Masculine
嶺良
summit · goodness
Feminine
寧蘭
serenity · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Nella

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

  • 音楽 nera — sound + joy

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?

  • 音 (sound) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Nella in anime worlds

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

Questions about Nella in Japanese

How do you write Nella in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nella?

Our top pick is 音楽 (Nera). 音 means “sound” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 音良 (Nera) and 音蘭 (Nera).

Is 音楽 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 音楽?

音楽 has 22 strokes in total (音: 9, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 音楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 音楽 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 “Nella”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ネラ) 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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