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Patrick in Japanese

KatakanaパトリックPatorikku
Kanji鳩理久Hatoriku

In Japanese, Patrick is written in katakana as パトリック (Patorikku), 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 鳩理久 (hatoriku): “dove”, “reason”, “everlasting”.

How Patrick sounds in Japanese

パトリックEnglish

Kanji for Patrick

鳩理久
hatoriku
  • 鳩
    hato dove
    The dove, a symbol of peace.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
葉鳥久
hatoriku
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; 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.
  • 鳥
    tori bird
    A bird, free to fly anywhere.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
鳩莉空
hatoriku
  • 鳩
    hato dove
    The dove, a symbol of peace.
  • 莉
    ri jasmine
    The white jasmine flower, loved for its sweet scent.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
葉登里久
leaf · ascent · hometown · everlasting
Feminine
鳩莉紅
dove · jasmine · crimson

Questions about Patrick in Japanese

How do you write Patrick in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Patrick?

Our top pick is 鳩理久 (Hatoriku). 鳩 means “dove”, 理 means “reason” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 葉鳥久 (Hatoriku) and 鳩莉空 (Hatoriku).

Is 鳩理久 a real Japanese name?

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

鳩理久 has 27 strokes in total (鳩: 13, 理: 11, 久: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 鳩理久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 鳩理久 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 “Patrick”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (パトリック) 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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