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Sergiu in Japanese

KatakanaセルジュSeruju
Kanji世琉樹Seruju

In Japanese, Sergiu is written in katakana as セルジュ (Seruju), 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 世琉樹 (seruju): “world”, “lapis lazuli”, “tree”.

How Sergiu sounds in Japanese

セルジュas written in Japan
サージウspelled out

Kanji for Sergiu

世琉樹
seruju
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 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.
  • 樹
    ju tree
    A great tree with deep roots and a wide crown.
清琉樹
seiruju
  • 清
    sei purity
    Clear, pure and clean, like mountain spring water.
    Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) in Kyoto is famous for its massive wooden stage built entirely without a single nail.
  • 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.
  • 樹
    ju tree
    A great tree with deep roots and a wide crown.
聖瑠樹
seruju
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 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.
  • 樹
    ju tree
    A great tree with deep roots and a wide crown.

By style

Masculine
誠琉樹
sincerity · lapis lazuli · tree
Feminine
世琉寿
world · lapis lazuli · long life

Questions about Sergiu in Japanese

How do you write Sergiu in Japanese?

Sergiu is written セルジュ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Sergiu would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written サージウ (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Sergiu?

Our top pick is 世琉樹 (Seruju). 世 means “world”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 樹 means “tree”. Other good options are 清琉樹 (Seiruju) and 聖瑠樹 (Seruju).

Is 世琉樹 a real Japanese name?

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

世琉樹 has 32 strokes in total (世: 5, 琉: 11, 樹: 16). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 世琉樹 as a tattoo?

Each character in 世琉樹 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 “Sergiu”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (セルジュ) 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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