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Virgil in Japanese

KatakanaバージルBaajiru
Kanji羽路琉Bajiru

In Japanese, Virgil is written in katakana as バージル (Baajiru), 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 羽路琉 (bajiru): “feather”, “path”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Virgil sounds in Japanese

バージル

Kanji for Virgil

羽路琉
bajiru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
    The Ryukyu Kingdom was an independent maritime realm renowned for global trade before becoming modern-day Okinawa.
羽詩瑠
bashiru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 詩
    shi poem
    A poem; a heart that speaks in beautiful words.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.
羽慈瑠
bajiru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 瑠
    ru lapis lazuli
    The deep blue stone prized in old Asia as one of the seven treasures.
    In Japan, 瑠璃色 (ruri-iro) is the name of a rich, royal blue.

By style

Masculine
馬治瑠
horse · order · lapis lazuli
Feminine
羽紫瑠
feather · purple · lapis lazuli

Real Japanese names that sound like Virgil

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

  • 波路琉 bajiru — wave + path + lapis lazuli

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?

  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 路 (path) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.

Virgil in anime worlds

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

Questions about Virgil in Japanese

How do you write Virgil in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Virgil?

Our top pick is 羽路琉 (Bajiru). 羽 means “feather”, 路 means “path” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 羽詩瑠 (Bashiru) and 羽慈瑠 (Bajiru).

Is 羽路琉 a real Japanese name?

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

羽路琉 has 30 strokes in total (羽: 6, 路: 13, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽路琉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽路琉 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 “Virgil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バージル) 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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