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Soraya in Japanese

KatakanaソラヤSoraya
Kanji空弥Soraya

In Japanese, Soraya is written in katakana as ソラヤ (Soraya), 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 空弥 (soraya): “sky”, “ever more”.

How Soraya sounds in Japanese

ソラヤSpanish

Kanji for Soraya

空弥
soraya
  • 空
    sora sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
奏良弥
souraya
  • 奏
    sou play music
    To play music in harmony.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
蘇良弥
soraya
  • 蘇
    so revival
    To come back to life, stronger than before.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”

Real Japanese names that sound like Soraya

Soraya sounds close to そらや (Soraya), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 空也 soraya — sky + so it is
  • 天陽 soraya — heaven + sunlight

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 空 (sky) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 弥 (ever more) is common in Japanese given names.

Soraya in anime worlds

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

Questions about Soraya in Japanese

How do you write Soraya in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Soraya?

Our top pick is 空弥 (Soraya). 空 means “sky” and 弥 means “ever more”. Other good options are 奏良弥 (Souraya) and 蘇良弥 (Soraya).

Is 空弥 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 空弥?

空弥 has 16 strokes in total (空: 8, 弥: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 空弥 as a tattoo?

Each character in 空弥 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 “Soraya”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ソラヤ) 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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