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Raphael in Japanese

KatakanaラファエルRafaeru
Kanji良葉瑛瑠Rahaeru

In Japanese, Raphael is written in katakana as ラファエル (Rafaeru), 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 良葉瑛瑠 (rahaeru): “goodness”, “leaf”, “crystal”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Raphael sounds in Japanese

ラファエル
ラファエロ

Kanji for Raphael

良葉瑛瑠
rahaeru
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.
良葉得
rahaeru
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 得
    eru reward
    To gain and earn; effort that pays off.
良葉英瑠
rahaeiru
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 英
    ei brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The 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.

By style

Masculine
良葉瑛瑠
goodness · leaf · crystal · lapis lazuli
Feminine
良葉絵瑠
goodness · leaf · picture · lapis lazuli

Questions about Raphael in Japanese

How do you write Raphael in Japanese?

Raphael is written ラファエル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Raphael 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 ラファエロ.

What are the best kanji for Raphael?

Our top pick is 良葉瑛瑠 (Rahaeru). 良 means “goodness”, 葉 means “leaf”, 瑛 means “crystal” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 良葉得 (Rahaeru) and 良葉英瑠 (Rahaeiru).

Is 良葉瑛瑠 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 良葉瑛瑠 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 良葉瑛瑠?

良葉瑛瑠 has 45 strokes in total (良: 7, 葉: 12, 瑛: 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 良葉瑛瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 良葉瑛瑠 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 “Raphael”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ラファエル) 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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