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Walter in Japanese

KatakanaウォルターUorutaa
Kanji雄琉太Oruta

In Japanese, Walter is written in katakana as ウォルター (Uorutaa), 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 雄琉太 (oruta): “heroic”, “lapis lazuli”, “bold”.

How Walter sounds in Japanese

ウォルター

Kanji for Walter

雄琉太
oruta
  • 雄
    o heroic
    Brave and heroic; a strong spirit.
  • 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.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
緒瑠太
oruta
  • 緒
    o bond
    A cord or bond; beginnings and ties between people.
  • 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.
  • 太
    ta bold
    Big, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
雄瑠田
oruta
  • 雄
    o heroic
    Brave and heroic; a strong spirit.
  • 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.
  • 田
    ta rice field
    A rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.

By style

Masculine
雄琉太
heroic · lapis lazuli · bold
Feminine
桜琉田
cherry blossom · lapis lazuli · rice field

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 雄 (heroic) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Walter in anime worlds

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

Questions about Walter in Japanese

How do you write Walter in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Walter?

Our top pick is 雄琉太 (Oruta). 雄 means “heroic”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 緒瑠太 (Oruta) and 雄瑠田 (Oruta).

Is 雄琉太 a real Japanese name?

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

雄琉太 has 27 strokes in total (雄: 12, 琉: 11, 太: 4). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 雄琉太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 雄琉太 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 “Walter”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウォルター) 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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