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Yelena in Japanese

KatakanaイェレナIerena
Kanji英玲菜Erena

In Japanese, Yelena is written in katakana as イェレナ (Ierena), 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 英玲菜 (erena): “brilliance”, “chime”, “greens”.

How Yelena sounds in Japanese

イェレナ

Kanji for Yelena

英玲菜
erena
  • 英
    e brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 玲
    re chime
    The clear ring of jade stones; beauty that sounds.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
永麗菜
ereina
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 麗
    rei elegance
    Beautiful and graceful, with a natural radiance.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.
永恋菜
erenna
  • 永
    e eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 恋
    ren romance
    Romantic love; a heart that feels deeply.
  • 菜
    na greens
    Fresh greens and the yellow rapeseed flowers of spring.

By style

Masculine
永嶺南
eternity · summit · south
Feminine
絵玲菜
picture · chime · greens

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 英 (brilliance) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 玲 (chime) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 菜 (greens) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Yelena in anime worlds

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

Questions about Yelena in Japanese

How do you write Yelena in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Yelena?

Our top pick is 英玲菜 (Erena). 英 means “brilliance”, 玲 means “chime” and 菜 means “greens”. Other good options are 永麗菜 (Ereina) and 永恋菜 (Erenna).

Is 英玲菜 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 英玲菜 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Ereina rather than Erena. As a spelling of Yelena, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 英玲菜?

英玲菜 has 28 strokes in total (英: 8, 玲: 9, 菜: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英玲菜 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英玲菜 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 “Yelena”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (イェレナ) 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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