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Timothy in Japanese

KatakanaティモシーTeimoshii
Kanji天望詩Temoshi

In Japanese, Timothy is written in katakana as ティモシー (Teimoshii), 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 天望詩 (temoshi): “heaven”, “hope”, “poem”.

How Timothy sounds in Japanese

ティモシーEnglish

Kanji for Timothy

天望詩
temoshi
  • 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.
  • 望
    mo hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
天茂詞
temoshi
  • 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.
  • 茂
    mo lush
    Thick, lush growth; a life that flourishes.
  • 詞
    shi lyrics
    Words and lyrics; a voice that moves people.
悌望詩
teimoshi
  • 悌
    tei devotion
    Love and respect for one's elders and siblings.
  • 望
    mo hope
    Hope and wishes; also the full moon (望月).
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.

By style

Masculine
呈望志
sincere gift · hope · aspiration
Feminine
汀萌紫
shore · sprout · purple

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 天 (heaven) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 望 (hope) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 詩 (poem) is common in Japanese given names.

Timothy in anime worlds

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Questions about Timothy in Japanese

How do you write Timothy in Japanese?

Timothy is written ティモシー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Timothy would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Timothy?

Our top pick is 天望詩 (Temoshi). 天 means “heaven”, 望 means “hope” and 詩 means “poem”. Other good options are 天茂詞 (Temoshi) and 悌望詩 (Teimoshi).

Is 天望詩 a real Japanese name?

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

天望詩 has 28 strokes in total (天: 4, 望: 11, 詩: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 天望詩 as a tattoo?

Each character in 天望詩 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 “Timothy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ティモシー) 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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