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Seba in Japanese

KatakanaセバSeba
Kanji世葉Seha

In Japanese, Seba is written in katakana as セバ (Seba), 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 世葉 (seha): “world”, “leaf”.

How Seba sounds in Japanese

セバSpanish

Kanji for Seba

世葉
seha
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 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.
聖葉
seha
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 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.
星葉
seiha
  • 星
    sei star
    A star shining in the night sky; a guiding light.
    The Tanabata festival on July 7 celebrates the romantic annual reunion of two celestial star lovers across the Milky Way.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
誠葉
sincerity · leaf
Feminine
世葉
world · leaf

Questions about Seba in Japanese

How do you write Seba in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Seba?

Our top pick is 世葉 (Seha). 世 means “world” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 聖葉 (Seha) and 星葉 (Seiha).

Is 世葉 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 世葉 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Seraha rather than Seha. As a spelling of Seba, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 世葉?

世葉 has 17 strokes in total (世: 5, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 世葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 世葉 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 “Seba”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (セバ) 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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