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Rubi in Japanese

KatakanaルービーRuubii
Kanji琉陽Ruhi

In Japanese, Rubi is written in katakana as ルービー (Ruubii), 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 琉陽 (ruhi): “lapis lazuli”, “sunlight”.

How Rubi sounds in Japanese

ルービー

Kanji for Rubi

琉陽
ruhi
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
瑠陽
ruhi
  • 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.
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
瑠美
rubi
  • 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.
  • 美
    bi beauty
    Beauty in every form; one of the most loved characters in Japanese names.

By style

Masculine
琉飛
lapis lazuli · flight
Feminine
瑠美
lapis lazuli · beauty

Real Japanese names that sound like Rubi

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

  • 瑠美 rubi — lapis lazuli + beauty
  • 留美 rubi — stay + beauty
  • 瑠緋 rubi — lapis lazuli + scarlet
  • 流彌 rubi — flow + ever more

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?

  • 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 陽 (sunlight) is common in Japanese given names.

Rubi in anime worlds

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

Questions about Rubi in Japanese

How do you write Rubi in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rubi?

Our top pick is 琉陽 (Ruhi). 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 陽 means “sunlight”. Other good options are 瑠陽 (Ruhi) and 瑠美 (Rubi).

Is 琉陽 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 琉陽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ryuuhi rather than Ruhi. As a spelling of Rubi, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 琉陽?

琉陽 has 23 strokes in total (琉: 11, 陽: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 琉陽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 琉陽 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 “Rubi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルービー) 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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