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Nora in Japanese

KatakanaノラNora
Kanji能楽Nora

In Japanese, Nora is written in katakana as ノラ (Nora), 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 能楽 (nora): “talent”, “joy”.

How Nora sounds in Japanese

ノラ

Kanji for Nora

能楽
nora
  • 能
    no talent
    Ability and talent; also Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater.
  • 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.
能良
nora
  • 能
    no talent
    Ability and talent; also Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
野楽
nora
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
能楽
talent · joy
Feminine
乃蘭
of · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Nora

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

  • 乃良 nora — of + goodness
  • 乃羅 nora — of + fine silk
  • 望良 nora — hope + goodness

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?

  • 能 (talent) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Nora in anime worlds

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

Questions about Nora in Japanese

How do you write Nora in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nora?

Our top pick is 能楽 (Nora). 能 means “talent” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 能良 (Nora) and 野楽 (Nora).

Is 能楽 a real Japanese name?

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

能楽 has 23 strokes in total (能: 10, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 能楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 能楽 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 “Nora”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ノラ) 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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