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Uta in Japanese

KatakanaウタUta
Kanji宇太Uta

In Japanese, Uta is written in katakana as ウタ (Uta), 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 宇太 (uta): “universe”, “bold”.

How Uta sounds in Japanese

ウタGerman

Kanji for Uta

宇太
uta
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
羽太
uta
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
宇田
uta
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 田
    ta rice field
    A rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.

By style

Masculine
宇太
universe · bold
Feminine
宇多
universe · many

Real Japanese names that sound like Uta

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

  • 羽音 uta — feather + sound
  • 和歌 uta — harmony + song
  • 詩多 uta — poem + many
  • 海大 uta — sea + great
  • 宇多 uta — universe + many

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?

  • 宇 (universe) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Uta in anime worlds

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

Questions about Uta in Japanese

How do you write Uta in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Uta?

Our top pick is 宇太 (Uta). 宇 means “universe” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 羽太 (Uta) and 宇田 (Uta).

Is 宇太 a real Japanese name?

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

宇太 has 10 strokes in total (宇: 6, 太: 4). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 宇太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 宇太 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 “Uta”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウタ) 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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