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Oona in Japanese

KatakanaウーナUuna
Kanji羽凪Una

In Japanese, Oona is written in katakana as ウーナ (Uuna), 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 羽凪 (una): “feather”, “calm sea”.

How Oona sounds in Japanese

ウーナas written in Japan

Kanji for Oona

羽凪
una
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 凪
    na calm sea
    The stillness of the sea when the wind drops. One of the most popular names for boys in Japan today.
    Yunagi refers to the serene evening calm over the Seto Inland Sea when the sea breeze gently fades.
宇凪
una
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 凪
    na calm sea
    The stillness of the sea when the wind drops. One of the most popular names for boys in Japan today.
    Yunagi refers to the serene evening calm over the Seto Inland Sea when the sea breeze gently fades.
宇奈
una
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.

By style

Masculine
羽凪
feather · calm sea
Feminine
宇奈
universe · nara

Questions about Oona in Japanese

How do you write Oona in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Oona?

Our top pick is 羽凪 (Una). 羽 means “feather” and 凪 means “calm sea”. Other good options are 宇凪 (Una) and 宇奈 (Una).

Is 羽凪 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 羽凪 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Hana rather than Una. As a spelling of Oona, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 羽凪?

羽凪 has 12 strokes in total (羽: 6, 凪: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 羽凪 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽凪 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 “Oona”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウーナ) 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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