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Sabrina in Japanese

KatakanaサブリナSaburina
Kanji三理南Saburina

In Japanese, Sabrina is written in katakana as サブリナ (Saburina), 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 三理南 (saburina): “three”, “reason”, “south”.

How Sabrina sounds in Japanese

サブリナEnglish

Kanji for Sabrina

三理南
saburina
  • 三
    sabu three
    Three; in Japan a number of balance and completeness.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
三麗菜
saburina
  • 三
    sabu three
    Three; in Japan a number of balance and completeness.
  • 麗
    ri elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
三鈴菜
saburinna
  • 三
    sabu three
    Three; in Japan a number of balance and completeness.
  • 鈴
    rin bell
    A small bell, rung at shrines to call the gods.
    Suzu bells are rung at Shinto shrines to purify sacred spaces and awaken benevolent guardian deities.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.

By style

Masculine
三理南
three · reason · south
Feminine
三麗菜
three · elegance · greens

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 三 (three) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.
  • 理 (reason) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 南 (south) is common in Japanese given names.

Sabrina in anime worlds

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

Questions about Sabrina in Japanese

How do you write Sabrina in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Sabrina?

Our top pick is 三理南 (Saburina). 三 means “three”, 理 means “reason” and 南 means “south”. Other good options are 三麗菜 (Saburina) and 三鈴菜 (Saburinna).

Is 三理南 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 三理南 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 三理南?

三理南 has 23 strokes in total (三: 3, 理: 11, 南: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 三理南 as a tattoo?

Each character in 三理南 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 “Sabrina”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (サブリナ) 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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