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Rupert in Japanese

KatakanaルパートRupaato
Kanji瑠羽登Ruhato

In Japanese, Rupert is written in katakana as ルパート (Rupaato), 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 瑠羽登 (ruhato): “lapis lazuli”, “feather”, “ascent”.

How Rupert sounds in Japanese

ルパート

Kanji for Rupert

瑠羽登
ruhato
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
瑠羽桐
ruhatou
  • 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.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 桐
    tou paulownia
    The paulownia tree, whose light wood is used for the finest boxes.
    The government seal of Japan bears the paulownia crest.
瑠葉斗
ruhato
  • 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.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.

By style

Masculine
瑠羽登
lapis lazuli · feather · ascent
Feminine
瑠羽瞳
lapis lazuli · feather · eyes

Questions about Rupert in Japanese

How do you write Rupert in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Rupert?

Our top pick is 瑠羽登 (Ruhato). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 羽 means “feather” and 登 means “ascent”. Other good options are 瑠羽桐 (Ruhatou) and 瑠葉斗 (Ruhato).

Is 瑠羽登 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠羽登 has 32 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 羽: 6, 登: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠羽登 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠羽登 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 “Rupert”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルパート) 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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