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Shiva in Japanese

KatakanaシーバShiiba
Kanji志葉Shiha

In Japanese, Shiva is written in katakana as シーバ (Shiiba), 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 志葉 (shiha): “aspiration”, “leaf”.

How Shiva sounds in Japanese

シーバEnglish
シバspelled out

Kanji for Shiva

志葉
shiha
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
  • 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.
詩羽
shiha
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
詩葉
shiha
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
  • 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
志葉
aspiration · leaf
Feminine
紫羽
purple · feather

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 志 (aspiration) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 葉 (leaf) is common in Japanese given names.

Shiva in anime worlds

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

Questions about Shiva in Japanese

How do you write Shiva in Japanese?

Shiva is written シーバ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Shiva 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 シバ (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Shiva?

Our top pick is 志葉 (Shiha). 志 means “aspiration” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 詩羽 (Shiha) and 詩葉 (Shiha).

Is 志葉 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 志葉?

志葉 has 19 strokes in total (志: 7, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 志葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 志葉 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 “Shiva”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (シーバ) 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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