Orval in Japanese
In Japanese, Orval is written in katakana as オーバル (Oobaru), 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 緒葉瑠 (oharu): “bond”, “leaf”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Orval sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Orval
- 緒o bondA cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
- 葉ha leafLeaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
- 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.
- 桜ou cherry blossomThe cherry blossom, the flower of Japan.Each spring, people gather beneath the blossoms for hanami (flower viewing).
- 葉ha leafLeaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
- 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.
- 緒o bondA cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
- 羽ha featherFeathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
- 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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Questions about Orval in Japanese
How do you write Orval in Japanese?
Orval is written オーバル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Orval would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Orval?
Our top pick is 緒葉瑠 (Oharu). 緒 means “bond”, 葉 means “leaf” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 桜葉瑠 (Ouharu) and 緒羽琉 (Oharu).
Is 緒葉瑠 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 緒葉瑠 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 緒葉瑠?
緒葉瑠 has 40 strokes in total (緒: 14, 葉: 12, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 緒葉瑠 as a tattoo?
Each character in 緒葉瑠 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 “Orval”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (オーバル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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