Valentine in Japanese
In Japanese, Valentine is written in katakana as バレンタイン (Barentain), 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 羽恋大 (barentai): “feather”, “romance”, “great”.
How Valentine sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Valentine
- 羽ba featherFeathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
- 蓮ren lotusThe lotus, which blooms pure above muddy water. A top name for Japanese boys.In Buddhist tradition, the lotus (Ren) symbolizes spiritual purity because it blooms untainted above muddy waters.
- 泰tai serenePeaceful, secure and unshaken.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
- 恋 (romance) is used in Japanese given names.
- 大 (great) is common in Japanese given names.
Valentine in anime worlds
Valentine as an anime character →Valentine in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Valentine in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Valentine in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Valentine in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Valentine in Japanese
How do you write Valentine in Japanese?
Valentine is written バレンタイン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Valentine would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Valentine?
Our top pick is 羽恋大 (Barentai). 羽 means “feather”, 恋 means “romance” and 大 means “great”. Other good options are 羽蓮泰 (Barentai) and 羽礼大 (Baretai).
Is 羽恋大 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 羽恋大 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 羽恋大?
羽恋大 has 19 strokes in total (羽: 6, 恋: 10, 大: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 羽恋大 as a tattoo?
Each character in 羽恋大 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 “Valentine”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バレンタイン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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Names that sound similar
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