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Terrell in Japanese

KatakanaテレルTereru
Kanji天礼瑠Tereru

In Japanese, Terrell is written in katakana as テレル (Tereru), 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 天礼瑠 (tereru): “heaven”, “courtesy”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Terrell sounds in Japanese

テレル

Kanji for Terrell

天礼瑠
tereru
  • 天
    te heaven
    The 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.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
禎礼瑠
teireru
  • 禎
    tei blessing
    A happy omen and divine blessing.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
悌玲瑠
teireru
  • 悌
    tei devotion
    Love and respect for one's elders and siblings.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.

By style

Masculine
逞嶺瑠
stout and bold · summit · lapis lazuli
Feminine
汀玲瑠
shore · chime · lapis lazuli

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 礼 (courtesy) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.

Terrell in anime worlds

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Questions about Terrell in Japanese

How do you write Terrell in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Terrell?

Our top pick is 天礼瑠 (Tereru). 天 means “heaven”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 禎礼瑠 (Teireru) and 悌玲瑠 (Teireru).

Is 天礼瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

天礼瑠 has 23 strokes in total (天: 4, 礼: 5, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 天礼瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天礼瑠 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 “Terrell”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (テレル) 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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