JamesCourage
- 侍jisamurai, one who serves
- 鋭eisharp, keen
- 夢mudream
- 寿julong life
Free Kanji Name GeneratorWhat does your name look like in kanji?
See your name written in Japanese kanji, with the reading and meaning of every character, so you know exactly what it says.
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Kanji with unlucky or negative meanings are filtered out, using a list reviewed by a native Japanese speaker. How we choose kanji
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Every name comes with the reading and meaning of each character, and three ways to take it with you.
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A clean outline in three true-scale sizes, with the meaning of each character printed for your artist.
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Popular names in kanji, with meanings
| Name | Kanji | Reading and meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mia | 実亜 | 実 mi fruit, substance, truth亜 a next, following |
| Kevin | 啓敏 | 啓 kei to open, to enlighten敏 bin quick, sharp-witted |
| Sawyer | 蒼矢 | 蒼 so deep blue, verdant矢 ya arrow |
| Lily | 梨莉 | 梨 ri pear tree莉 ri jasmine |
| Hannah | 葉菜 | 葉 ha leaf, foliage菜 na greens, field vegetable |
| Ivy | 藍美 | 藍 ai indigo plant, deep blue美 bi beauty |
Ateji · 当て字
What is ateji, and why not katakana?
Ateji writes a foreign name with kanji chosen for their sound, and each character keeps its own meaning. Katakana spells only the sound.
Katakanaエマe · ma
sound only
sound only
Kanji恵真blessing · truth
sound and meaning
sound and meaning
Kanji tattoos
Kanji tattoos and tattoo stencils
Check the meaning of every character first, then download a clean outline in three true-scale sizes (S, M, L). Print it at home on A4 or US Letter and bring it to your artist.
Find my kanji firstLeo · 嶺雄 · three sizesA4 / US Letter at 100%
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嶺: mountain ridge, peak · 雄: heroic, grand
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a real translation?
It is an ateji (当て字) rendering: kanji chosen to match the sound of your name while carrying positive meanings. It is the method used for foreign names in Japanese pop culture, tattoos and calligraphy.
Is it free?
Generating your kanji name and exploring all five themes is free, with no signup. The print-ready tattoo stencil PDF is a paid download.
Can I use it for a tattoo?
Yes. Every result shows the meaning of each character, so check them before you commit. The stencil PDF has three true-scale sizes (S, M, L) with the meanings on the sheet. Print it at 100% on A4 or US Letter and your artist can use it as a transfer stencil.
How accurate are the meanings?
Every kanji is given its standard Japanese meaning. The combinations are AI-selected for phonetic fit and for one of five themes: Power, Beauty, Wisdom, Nature and Courage.
Can I use my kanji name on official documents?
No. These names are for personal, artistic and decorative use. They follow the ateji tradition, not the official name registry used by Japanese citizens.