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Renan in Japanese

KatakanaレナンRenan
Kanji礼南Renan

In Japanese, Renan is written in katakana as レナン (Renan), 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 礼南 (renan): “courtesy”, “south”.

How Renan sounds in Japanese

レナンPortuguese

Kanji for Renan

礼南
renan
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
礼奈
rena
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 奈
    na nara
    A character used in names for its soft sound; also in 奈良 (Nara), the ancient capital.
蓮南
rennan
  • 蓮
    ren lotus
    The lotus, which blooms pure above muddy water. A top name for Japanese boys.
    In Buddhist tradition, the lotus (Ren) symbolizes spiritual purity because it blooms untainted above muddy waters.
  • 南
    nan south
    The south; warmth and open skies.

By style

Masculine
嶺南
summit · south
Feminine
玲奈
chime · nara

Real Japanese names that sound like Renan

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

  • 玲南 renan — chime + south

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?

  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 南 (south) is common in Japanese given names.

Renan in anime worlds

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

Questions about Renan in Japanese

How do you write Renan in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Renan?

Our top pick is 礼南 (Renan). 礼 means “courtesy” and 南 means “south”. Other good options are 礼奈 (Rena) and 蓮南 (Rennan).

Is 礼南 a real Japanese name?

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

礼南 has 14 strokes in total (礼: 5, 南: 9). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 礼南 as a tattoo?

Each character in 礼南 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 “Renan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レナン) 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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