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Siew in Japanese

KatakanaシエShie
Kanji紫英Shie

In Japanese, Siew is written in katakana as シエ (Shie), 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 紫英 (shie): “purple”, “brilliance”.

How Siew sounds in Japanese

シエIndonesian
スーEnglish

Kanji for Siew

紫英
shie
  • 紫
    shi purple
    Purple, once the color of the highest court rank in Japan.
    In the Asuka period, purple (murasaki) was designated as the highest-ranking color for court officials.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
詩英
shie
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
志英
shie
  • 志
    shi aspiration
    Will and ambition; a goal you set your heart on.
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”

By style

Masculine
志英
aspiration · brilliance
Feminine
紫絵
purple · picture

Questions about Siew in Japanese

How do you write Siew in Japanese?

Siew is written シエ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Siew 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 スー (English).

What are the best kanji for Siew?

Our top pick is 紫英 (Shie). 紫 means “purple” and 英 means “brilliance”. Other good options are 詩英 (Shie) and 志英 (Shie).

Is 紫英 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 紫英?

紫英 has 20 strokes in total (紫: 12, 英: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 紫英 as a tattoo?

Each character in 紫英 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 “Siew”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (シエ) 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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