How do you write Patrick in kanji?

Patrick can be written as 巴都利功 (read “Patoriku”), among other ateji combinations. Each kanji is chosen so its Japanese reading matches the sounds of the name.

What does the name Patrick mean in Japanese?

Because Patrick is written with ateji (phonetic kanji), the meaning comes from the characters chosen. This page shows combinations themed around Power, Beauty, Wisdom, Nature, and Courage, each with the meaning of every character.

Is Patrick in kanji a real translation?

It is an ateji rendering — kanji selected to match the pronunciation of Patrick while carrying positive meanings. It is the same approach used for foreign names in Japanese.

Patrick in Kanji

The name Patrick rendered in Japanese kanji as ateji — phonetic characters chosen to match its sound while carrying positive meaning. Below are combinations across five styles, each with readings and the meaning of every character.

Power

巴都利功Patoriku

巴 — balance
都 — majesty
利 — benefit
功 — great merit

For Patrick (power), the kanji 巴 (balance), 都 (majesty), 利 (benefit), and 功 (great merit) combine to represent a personality of strength and leadership.

巴都吏功Patoriku

巴 — balance
都 — majesty
吏 — official
功 — great merit

For Patrick (power), the kanji 巴 (balance), 都 (majesty), 吏 (official), and 功 (great merit) combine to represent a personality of strength and authority.

巴翔利功Patoriku

巴 — balance
翔 — soar
利 — benefit
功 — great merit

For Patrick (power), the kanji 巴 (balance), 翔 (soar), 利 (benefit), and 功 (great merit) combine to represent a personality of rising power and success.

Beauty

巴灯莉玖Patoriku

巴 — balance
灯 — lamp
莉 — jasmine
玖 — jade

For Patrick (beauty), the kanji 巴 (balance), 灯 (lamp), 莉 (jasmine), and 玖 (jade) combine to represent a personality of glowing elegance and grace.

巴灯璃玖Patoriku

巴 — balance
灯 — lamp
璃 — glass
玖 — jade

For Patrick (beauty), the kanji 巴 (balance), 灯 (lamp), 璃 (glass), and 玖 (jade) combine to represent a personality of crystalline charm and clarity.

芭灯莉玖Patoriku

芭 — palm
灯 — lamp
莉 — jasmine
玖 — jade

For Patrick (beauty), the kanji 芭 (palm), 灯 (lamp), 莉 (jasmine), and 玖 (jade) combine to represent a personality of natural splendor and refinement.

Wisdom

巴都理久Patoriku

巴 — balance
都 — majesty
理 — reason
久 — eternity

For Patrick (wisdom), the kanji 巴 (balance), 都 (majesty), 理 (reason), and 久 (eternity) combine to represent a personality of timeless knowledge.

巴登理久Patoriku

巴 — balance
登 — climb
理 — reason
久 — eternity

For Patrick (wisdom), the kanji 巴 (balance), 登 (climb), 理 (reason), and 久 (eternity) combine to represent a personality of rising intellect.

巴斗理久Patoriku

巴 — balance
斗 — dipper
理 — reason
久 — eternity

For Patrick (wisdom), the kanji 巴 (balance), 斗 (dipper), 理 (reason), and 久 (eternity) combine to represent a personality of cosmic insight.

Nature

芭斗里空Patoriku

芭 — palm
斗 — dipper
里 — village
空 — sky

For Patrick (nature), the kanji 芭 (palm), 斗 (dipper), 里 (village), and 空 (sky) combine to represent a personality of vast landscapes and harmony.

芭斗梨空Patoriku

芭 — palm
斗 — dipper
梨 — pear blossom
空 — sky

For Patrick (nature), the kanji 芭 (palm), 斗 (dipper), 梨 (pear blossom), and 空 (sky) combine to represent a personality of floral beauty and growth.

巴斗里空Patoriku

巴 — balance
斗 — dipper
里 — village
空 — sky

For Patrick (nature), the kanji 巴 (balance), 斗 (dipper), 里 (village), and 空 (sky) combine to represent a personality of calm earth and open space.

Courage

巴翔利駆Patoriku

巴 — balance
翔 — soar
利 — benefit
駆 — drive

For Patrick (courage), the kanji 巴 (balance), 翔 (soar), 利 (benefit), and 駆 (drive) combine to represent a personality of active valor and drive.

巴登利駆Patoriku

巴 — balance
登 — climb
利 — benefit
駆 — drive

For Patrick (courage), the kanji 巴 (balance), 登 (climb), 利 (benefit), and 駆 (drive) combine to represent a personality of rising bravery.

巴翔理駆Patoriku

巴 — balance
翔 — soar
理 — reason
駆 — drive

For Patrick (courage), the kanji 巴 (balance), 翔 (soar), 理 (reason), and 駆 (drive) combine to represent a personality of thoughtful bravery.

Get Patrick as calligraphy art

Download a premium, print-ready piece of your name in kanji.

Create my kanji art

Frequently asked

How do you write Patrick in kanji?: Patrick can be written as 巴都利功 (read “Patoriku”), among other ateji combinations. Each kanji is chosen so its Japanese reading matches the sounds of the name.
What does the name Patrick mean in Japanese?: Because Patrick is written with ateji (phonetic kanji), the meaning comes from the characters chosen. This page shows combinations themed around Power, Beauty, Wisdom, Nature, and Courage, each with the meaning of every character.
Is Patrick in kanji a real translation?: It is an ateji rendering — kanji selected to match the pronunciation of Patrick while carrying positive meanings. It is the same approach used for foreign names in Japanese.

Other names in kanji

annie antonio antoinette anna annabelle aaliyah aaron anya aria arianna abel abraham