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Zelda in Japanese

KatakanaゼルダZeruda
Kanji是琉太Zeruta

In Japanese, Zelda is written in katakana as ゼルダ (Zeruda), 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 是琉太 (zeruta): “just so”, “lapis lazuli”, “bold”.

How Zelda sounds in Japanese

ゼルダ

Kanji for Zelda

是琉太
zeruta
  • 是
    ze just so
    Means “just so, this, right.”
  • 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.
是瑠田
zeruta
  • 是
    ze just so
    Means “just so, this, right.”
  • 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.
是琉妥
zeruda
  • 是
    ze just so
    Means “just so, this, right.”
  • 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.
  • 妥
    da gentle
    Gentle and peaceful; finding common ground.

By style

Masculine
是琉太
just so · lapis lazuli · bold
Feminine
是琉田
just so · lapis lazuli · rice field

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 是 (just so) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 琉 (lapis lazuli) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.

Zelda in anime worlds

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

Questions about Zelda in Japanese

How do you write Zelda in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Zelda?

Our top pick is 是琉太 (Zeruta). 是 means “just so”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli” and 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 是瑠田 (Zeruta) and 是琉妥 (Zeruda).

Is 是琉太 a real Japanese name?

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

是琉太 has 24 strokes in total (是: 9, 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 是琉太 as a tattoo?

Each character in 是琉太 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 “Zelda”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ゼルダ) 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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