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Seth in Japanese

KatakanaセスSesu
Kanji聖寿Sesu

In Japanese, Seth is written in katakana as セス (Sesu), 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 聖寿 (sesu): “holy”, “long life”.

How Seth sounds in Japanese

セスEnglish

Kanji for Seth

聖寿
sesu
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
    寿 is written on celebration gift envelopes and New Year sweets as a wish for a long, happy life.
聖澄
sesu
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
聖珠
sesu
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 珠
    su pearl
    A pearl or jewel; something precious and round.
    Japan revolutionized cultured pearl farming in the late 19th century through the pioneering work of Kokichi Mikimoto.

By style

Masculine
誠守
sincerity · protector
Feminine
聖珠
holy · pearl

Questions about Seth in Japanese

How do you write Seth in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Seth?

Our top pick is 聖寿 (Sesu). 聖 means “holy” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 聖澄 (Sesu) and 聖珠 (Sesu).

Is 聖寿 a real Japanese name?

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

聖寿 has 20 strokes in total (聖: 13, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 聖寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 聖寿 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 “Seth”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (セス) 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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