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Reba in Japanese

KatakanaリーバRiiba
Kanji里葉Riha

In Japanese, Reba is written in katakana as リーバ (Riiba), 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 里葉 (riha): “hometown”, “leaf”.

How Reba sounds in Japanese

リーバ

Kanji for Reba

里葉
riha
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 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.
理葉
riha
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 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.
理羽
riha
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.

By style

Masculine
里葉
hometown · leaf
Feminine
莉葉
jasmine · leaf

Real Japanese names that sound like Reba

Reba sounds close to りば (Riba), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 里葉 riba — hometown + leaf

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 葉 (leaf) is common in Japanese given names.

Reba in anime worlds

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

Questions about Reba in Japanese

How do you write Reba in Japanese?

Reba is written リーバ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Reba would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Reba?

Our top pick is 里葉 (Riha). 里 means “hometown” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 理葉 (Riha) and 理羽 (Riha).

Is 里葉 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 里葉 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Riha, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Reba, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 里葉?

里葉 has 19 strokes in total (里: 7, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 里葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 里葉 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 “Reba”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リーバ) 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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