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Tamara in Japanese

KatakanaタマラTamara
Kanji碧楽Tamara

In Japanese, Tamara is written in katakana as タマラ (Tamara), 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 碧楽 (tamara): “blue-green”, “joy”.

How Tamara sounds in Japanese

タマラ

Kanji for Tamara

碧楽
tamara
  • 碧
    tama blue-green
    The deep blue-green of a clear sea or jade.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment 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.
多満楽
tamara
  • 多
    ta many
    Many and abundant; a life full of blessings.
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
    The autumn full moon viewing festival, Tsukimi, honors the harvest moon with offerings of sweet rice dumplings.
  • 楽
    ra joy
    Enjoyment 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.
碧良
tamara
  • 碧
    tama blue-green
    The deep blue-green of a clear sea or jade.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.

By style

Masculine
碧楽
blue-green · joy
Feminine
玉蘭
jewel · orchid

Real Japanese names that sound like Tamara

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

  • 多麻良 tamara — many + hemp + goodness
  • 貴麻 tamara — noble + hemp
  • 貴麻良 tamara — noble + hemp + goodness
  • 珠良 tamara — pearl + goodness
  • 珠羅 tamara — pearl + fine silk

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?

  • 碧 (blue-green) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 楽 (joy) is used in Japanese given names.

Tamara in anime worlds

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

Questions about Tamara in Japanese

How do you write Tamara in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Tamara?

Our top pick is 碧楽 (Tamara). 碧 means “blue-green” and 楽 means “joy”. Other good options are 多満楽 (Tamara) and 碧良 (Tamara).

Is 碧楽 a real Japanese name?

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

碧楽 has 27 strokes in total (碧: 14, 楽: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 碧楽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 碧楽 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 “Tamara”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (タマラ) 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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