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Riccardo in Japanese

KatakanaリッカルドRikkarudo
Kanji里夏瑠道Rikarudou

In Japanese, Riccardo is written in katakana as リッカルド (Rikkarudo), 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 里夏瑠道 (rikarudou): “hometown”, “summer”, “lapis lazuli”, “the way”.

How Riccardo sounds in Japanese

リッカルドGerman
リカードEnglish

Kanji for Riccardo

里夏瑠道
rikarudou
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 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.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).
里夏瑠斗
rikaruto
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 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.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
理花瑠道
rikarudou
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 花
    ka flower
    A flower in bloom.
    The spring tradition of Hanami (花見) celebrates the fleeting beauty of seasonal cherry blossoms with friends.
  • 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.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
    The suffix -do (道), meaning "the way," defines Japanese disciplined arts like Chado (tea), Kado (flowers), and Shodo (calligraphy).

By style

Masculine
里佳琉斗
hometown · excellence · lapis lazuli · big dipper
Feminine
梨花瑠道
pear blossom · flower · lapis lazuli · the way

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 里 (hometown) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 夏 (summer) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 道 (the way) is common in Japanese given names.

Riccardo in anime worlds

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Questions about Riccardo in Japanese

How do you write Riccardo in Japanese?

Riccardo is written リッカルド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Riccardo 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 リカード (English).

What are the best kanji for Riccardo?

Our top pick is 里夏瑠道 (Rikarudou). 里 means “hometown”, 夏 means “summer”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 里夏瑠斗 (Rikaruto) and 理花瑠道 (Rikarudou).

Is 里夏瑠道 a real Japanese name?

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

里夏瑠道 has 43 strokes in total (里: 7, 夏: 10, 瑠: 14, 道: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 里夏瑠道 as a tattoo?

Each character in 里夏瑠道 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 “Riccardo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (リッカルド) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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