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Saul in Japanese

KatakanaソールSooru
Kanji爽瑠Souru

In Japanese, Saul is written in katakana as ソール (Sooru), 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 爽瑠 (souru): “refreshing”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Saul sounds in Japanese

ソール

Kanji for Saul

爽瑠
souru
  • 爽
    sou refreshing
    Fresh and clear, like a cool breeze on a summer morning.
  • 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.
爽琉
souru
  • 爽
    sou refreshing
    Fresh and clear, like a cool breeze on a summer morning.
  • 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.
蒼瑠
souru
  • 蒼
    sou deep blue
    The deep blue-green of the open ocean and old forests.
    Aoiro historically encompassed both green and blue in Japan, which is why green traffic lights are called "blue."
  • 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
壮瑠
strong · lapis lazuli
Feminine
爽瑠
refreshing · lapis lazuli

Real Japanese names that sound like Saul

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

  • 太陽 soru — bold + sunlight

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?

  • 爽 (refreshing) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Saul in anime worlds

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

Questions about Saul in Japanese

How do you write Saul in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Saul?

Our top pick is 爽瑠 (Souru). 爽 means “refreshing” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 爽琉 (Souru) and 蒼瑠 (Souru).

Is 爽瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

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

Can I use 爽瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 爽瑠 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 “Saul”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ソール) 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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