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Rune in Japanese

KatakanaルーネRuune
Kanji瑠音Rune

In Japanese, Rune is written in katakana as ルーネ (Ruune), 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 瑠音 (rune): “lapis lazuli”, “sound”.

How Rune sounds in Japanese

ルーネas written in Japan
ルーンEnglish

Kanji for Rune

瑠音
rune
  • 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.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
琉音
rune
  • 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.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
留音
rune
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 音
    ne sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.

By style

Masculine
瑠嶺
lapis lazuli · summit
Feminine
瑠音
lapis lazuli · sound

Real Japanese names that sound like Rune

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

  • 留子 rune — stay + child
  • 瑠音 rune — lapis lazuli + sound
  • 璃音 rune — glass + sound
  • 留音 rune — stay + sound
  • 流音 rune — flow + sound

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?

  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 音 (sound) is common in Japanese given names.

Rune in anime worlds

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

Questions about Rune in Japanese

How do you write Rune in Japanese?

Rune is written ルーネ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Rune 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 ルーン (English).

What are the best kanji for Rune?

Our top pick is 瑠音 (Rune). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 音 means “sound”. Other good options are 琉音 (Rune) and 留音 (Rune).

Is 瑠音 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 瑠音?

瑠音 has 23 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 音: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠音 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠音 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 “Rune”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルーネ) 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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