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Valerie in Japanese

KatakanaバレリーBarerii
Kanji羽玲梨Bareri

In Japanese, Valerie is written in katakana as バレリー (Barerii), 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 羽玲梨 (bareri): “feather”, “chime”, “pear blossom”.

How Valerie sounds in Japanese

バレリー

Kanji for Valerie

羽玲梨
bareri
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 梨
    ri pear blossom
    The pear tree and its white spring blossoms.
羽礼理
bareri
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 礼
    re courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
羽玲理
bareiri
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 玲
    rei chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.

By style

Masculine
馬礼理
horse · courtesy · reason
Feminine
芭玲梨
banana plant · chime · pear blossom

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 梨 (pear blossom) is common in Japanese given names.

Valerie in anime worlds

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

Questions about Valerie in Japanese

How do you write Valerie in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Valerie?

Our top pick is 羽玲梨 (Bareri). 羽 means “feather”, 玲 means “chime” and 梨 means “pear blossom”. Other good options are 羽礼理 (Bareri) and 羽玲理 (Bareiri).

Is 羽玲梨 a real Japanese name?

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

羽玲梨 has 26 strokes in total (羽: 6, 玲: 9, 梨: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽玲梨 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽玲梨 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 “Valerie”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バレリー) 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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