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Quentin in Japanese

KatakanaクエンティンKuentein
Kanji久栄天Kueten

In Japanese, Quentin is written in katakana as クエンティン (Kuentein), 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 久栄天 (kueten): “everlasting”, “prosperity”, “heaven”.

How Quentin sounds in Japanese

クエンティン

Kanji for Quentin

久栄天
kueten
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
久燕天
kuenten
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
  • 燕
    en swallow
    The swallow, which returns every spring.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
玖永天
kueten
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 天
    ten heaven
    The heavens and the sky.
    Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.

By style

Masculine
久栄天
everlasting · prosperity · heaven
Feminine
紅愛天
crimson · love · heaven

Questions about Quentin in Japanese

How do you write Quentin in Japanese?

Quentin is written クエンティン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Quentin would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Quentin?

Our top pick is 久栄天 (Kueten). 久 means “everlasting”, 栄 means “prosperity” and 天 means “heaven”. Other good options are 久燕天 (Kuenten) and 玖永天 (Kueten).

Is 久栄天 a real Japanese name?

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

久栄天 has 16 strokes in total (久: 3, 栄: 9, 天: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 久栄天 as a tattoo?

Each character in 久栄天 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 “Quentin”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (クエンティン) 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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