Stella in Japanese
In Japanese, Stella is written in katakana as ステラ (Sutera), 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 寿天良 (sutera): “long life”, “heaven”, “goodness”.
How Stella sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Stella
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
- 日su sunThe sun and the day.Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
- 天te heavenThe heavens and the sky.Tenpura (天ぷら) originally arrived in Nagasaki via Portuguese missionaries during the 16th century before becoming a Japanese culinary staple.
- 楽ra joyEnjoyment and ease, and also music.Raku ware (楽焼) is a revered style of hand-molded Japanese pottery deeply tied to the Zen tea ceremony.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration 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.
- 庭tei gardenA garden; a calm, well-tended place where things grow.Japanese gardens (庭園) are designed for quiet reflection.
- 良ra goodnessSimply good: kind, sound and well made.
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Questions about Stella in Japanese
How do you write Stella in Japanese?
Stella is written ステラ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Stella would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Stella?
Our top pick is 寿天良 (Sutera). 寿 means “long life”, 天 means “heaven” and 良 means “goodness”. Other good options are 日天楽 (Sutera) and 寿庭良 (Suteira).
Is 寿天良 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 寿天良 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 寿天良?
寿天良 has 18 strokes in total (寿: 7, 天: 4, 良: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 寿天良 as a tattoo?
Each character in 寿天良 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 “Stella”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ステラ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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