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Ruy in Japanese

KatakanaルイRui
Kanji瑠唯Rui

In Japanese, Ruy is written in katakana as ルイ (Rui), 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 瑠唯 (rui): “lapis lazuli”, “the only one”.

How Ruy sounds in Japanese

ルイPortuguese

Kanji for Ruy

瑠唯
rui
  • 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.
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
瑠衣
rui
  • 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.
  • 衣
    i garment
    Clothing and robes; how you present yourself.
    Junihitoe, meaning "twelve layers," is the elaborate silk court robe worn by Heian-era noblewomen.
瑠偉
rui
  • 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.
  • 偉
    i greatness
    Admirable and great; someone whose deeds are respected.

By style

Masculine
瑠偉
lapis lazuli · greatness
Feminine
瑠唯
lapis lazuli · the only one

Real Japanese names that sound like Ruy

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

  • 瑠愛 rui — lapis lazuli + love
  • 瑠衣 rui — lapis lazuli + garment
  • 月希 rui — moon + hope
  • 留衣 rui — stay + garment
  • 琉愛 rui — lapis lazuli + love

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.
  • 唯 (the only one) is common in Japanese given names.

Ruy in anime worlds

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

Questions about Ruy in Japanese

How do you write Ruy in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Ruy?

Our top pick is 瑠唯 (Rui). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 唯 means “the only one”. Other good options are 瑠衣 (Rui) and 瑠偉 (Rui).

Is 瑠唯 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 瑠唯?

瑠唯 has 25 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 唯: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠唯 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠唯 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 “Ruy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルイ) 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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