Andrei in Japanese

Andrei is written アンドレイ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Andrei would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written アンドリー (as written in Japan).

Our top pick is 安道怜 (Andourei). 安 means “peace”, 道 means “the way” and 怜 means “wisdom”. Other good options are 安努怜 (Andorei) and 安土礼 (Andorei).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 安道怜 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.

安道怜 has 26 strokes in total (安: 6, 道: 12, 怜: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 安道怜 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 “Andrei”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アンドレイ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.