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Rebecca in Japanese

KatakanaレベッカRebekka
Kanji礼平佳Reheika

In Japanese, Rebecca is written in katakana as レベッカ (Rebekka), 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 礼平佳 (reheika): “courtesy”, “peace”, “excellence”.

How Rebecca sounds in Japanese

レベッカEnglish

Kanji for Rebecca

礼平佳
reheika
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
怜平佳
reiheika
  • 怜
    rei wisdom
    Clever and wise, with a gentle heart.
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
玲平賀
reheika
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
    The Heian period (平安) was an era of aristocratic peace that gave birth to classical Japanese court literature.
  • 賀
    ka celebration
    Celebration and congratulations; a life full of joyful occasions.

By style

Masculine
嶺平翔
summit · peace · soar
Feminine
玲平香
chime · peace · fragrance

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 平 (peace) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 佳 (excellence) is common in Japanese given names.

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Questions about Rebecca in Japanese

How do you write Rebecca in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rebecca?

Our top pick is 礼平佳 (Reheika). 礼 means “courtesy”, 平 means “peace” and 佳 means “excellence”. Other good options are 怜平佳 (Reiheika) and 玲平賀 (Reheika).

Is 礼平佳 a real Japanese name?

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

礼平佳 has 18 strokes in total (礼: 5, 平: 5, 佳: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 礼平佳 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼平佳 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 “Rebecca”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レベッカ) 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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