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Wilbur in Japanese

KatakanaウィルバーUirubaa
Kanji依瑠羽Iruha

In Japanese, Wilbur is written in katakana as ウィルバー (Uirubaa), 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 依瑠羽 (iruha): “rely”, “lapis lazuli”, “feather”.

How Wilbur sounds in Japanese

ウィルバー

Kanji for Wilbur

依瑠羽
iruha
  • 依
    i rely
    To depend on and trust.
  • 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
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
唯瑠葉
iruha
  • 唯
    i the only one
    “Only” or “one and only”; someone irreplaceable.
  • 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.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.
依琉葉
iruha
  • 依
    i rely
    To depend on and trust.
  • 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.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
    Hagakure (葉隠), meaning "Hidden by the Leaves," is a legendary 18th-century treatise on the samurai way.

By style

Masculine
偉瑠羽
greatness · lapis lazuli · feather
Feminine
唯瑠羽
the only one · lapis lazuli · feather

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 依 (rely) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 瑠 (lapis lazuli) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 羽 (feather) is common in Japanese given names.

Wilbur in anime worlds

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

Questions about Wilbur in Japanese

How do you write Wilbur in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Wilbur?

Our top pick is 依瑠羽 (Iruha). 依 means “rely”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 羽 means “feather”. Other good options are 唯瑠葉 (Iruha) and 依琉葉 (Iruha).

Is 依瑠羽 a real Japanese name?

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

依瑠羽 has 28 strokes in total (依: 8, 瑠: 14, 羽: 6). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 依瑠羽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 依瑠羽 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 “Wilbur”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ウィルバー) 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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