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Paulo in Japanese

KatakanaパウロPauro
Kanji葉宇路Hauro

In Japanese, Paulo is written in katakana as パウロ (Pauro), 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 葉宇路 (hauro): “leaf”, “universe”, “path”.

How Paulo sounds in Japanese

パウロPortuguese
ポーローEnglish

Kanji for Paulo

葉宇路
hauro
  • 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.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 路
    ro path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
葉宇朗
haurou
  • 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.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 朗
    rou cheer
    Clear and bright, like a cheerful voice or a sunny day.
羽宇良
haurou
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 良
    rou goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
葉宇朗
leaf · universe · cheer
Feminine
葉宇路
leaf · universe · path

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 葉 (leaf) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 宇 (universe) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.

Paulo in anime worlds

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

Questions about Paulo in Japanese

How do you write Paulo in Japanese?

Paulo is written パウロ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Paulo would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written ポーロー (English).

What are the best kanji for Paulo?

Our top pick is 葉宇路 (Hauro). 葉 means “leaf”, 宇 means “universe” and 路 means “path”. Other good options are 葉宇朗 (Haurou) and 羽宇良 (Haurou).

Is 葉宇路 a real Japanese name?

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

葉宇路 has 31 strokes in total (葉: 12, 宇: 6, 路: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 葉宇路 as a tattoo?

Each character in 葉宇路 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 “Paulo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (パウロ) 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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