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Verna in Japanese

KatakanaバーナBaana
Kanji羽凪Bana

In Japanese, Verna is written in katakana as バーナ (Baana), 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 羽凪 (bana): “feather”, “calm sea”.

How Verna sounds in Japanese

バーナ

Kanji for Verna

羽凪
bana
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 凪
    na calm sea
    The stillness of the sea when the wind drops. One of the most popular names for boys in Japan today.
    Yunagi refers to the serene evening calm over the Seto Inland Sea when the sea breeze gently fades.
羽南
bana
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 南
    na south
    The south; warmth and open skies.
羽七
bana
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 七
    na seven
    Seven, a lucky number in Japan, as in the Seven Lucky Gods.

By style

Masculine
馬凪
horse · calm sea
Feminine
羽奈
feather · nara

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 凪 (calm sea) is used in Japanese given names.

Verna in anime worlds

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

Questions about Verna in Japanese

How do you write Verna in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Verna?

Our top pick is 羽凪 (Bana). 羽 means “feather” and 凪 means “calm sea”. Other good options are 羽南 (Bana) and 羽七 (Bana).

Is 羽凪 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 羽凪 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Hana rather than Bana. As a spelling of Verna, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 羽凪?

羽凪 has 12 strokes in total (羽: 6, 凪: 6). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 羽凪 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽凪 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 “Verna”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バーナ) 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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