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Samuel in Japanese

KatakanaサミュエルSamyueru
Kanji彩実瑛瑠Samieru

In Japanese, Samuel is written in katakana as サミュエル (Samyueru), 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 彩実瑛瑠 (samieru): “color”, “fruit”, “crystal”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Samuel sounds in Japanese

サミュエルEnglish

Kanji for Samuel

彩実瑛瑠
samieru
  • 彩
    sa color
    Color and decoration; making the world colorful.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 瑛
    e crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 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.
彩弥栄瑠
samieru
  • 彩
    sa color
    Color and decoration; making the world colorful.
  • 弥
    mi ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 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.
咲実栄瑠
samieru
  • 咲
    sa bloom
    To bloom; flowers opening in spring.
    In ancient Japanese, this character originally meant "to smile" before coming to mean a flower blooming.
  • 実
    mi fruit
    Fruit and truth; the reward of patient effort.
  • 栄
    e prosperity
    To flourish and shine; success and glory.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
早実瑛瑠
early · fruit · crystal · lapis lazuli
Feminine
咲美絵瑠
bloom · beauty · picture · lapis lazuli

Questions about Samuel in Japanese

How do you write Samuel in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Samuel?

Our top pick is 彩実瑛瑠 (Samieru). 彩 means “color”, 実 means “fruit”, 瑛 means “crystal” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 彩弥栄瑠 (Samieru) and 咲実栄瑠 (Samieru).

Is 彩実瑛瑠 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 彩実瑛瑠 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 彩実瑛瑠?

彩実瑛瑠 has 45 strokes in total (彩: 11, 実: 8, 瑛: 12, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 彩実瑛瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 彩実瑛瑠 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 “Samuel”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (サミュエル) 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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