Artur in Japanese
In Japanese, Artur is written in katakana as アルトゥル (Arutouru), 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 安瑠音琉 (arutoru): “peace”, “lapis lazuli”, “sound”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Artur sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Artur
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 音to soundSound and music; a voice that carries.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 富to wealthRichness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
- 留ru stayTo stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
- 安a peaceCalm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 永to eternityForever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
- 路ru pathA road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
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Questions about Artur in Japanese
How do you write Artur in Japanese?
Artur is written アルトゥル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Artur 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 アルチュール (as written in Japan) and アートゥ (English).
What are the best kanji for Artur?
Our top pick is 安瑠音琉 (Arutoru). 安 means “peace”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 音 means “sound” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 安瑠富留 (Arutoru) and 安瑠永路 (Arutoru).
Is 安瑠音琉 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 安瑠音琉 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 安瑠音琉?
安瑠音琉 has 40 strokes in total (安: 6, 瑠: 14, 音: 9, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 安瑠音琉 as a tattoo?
Each character in 安瑠音琉 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 “Artur”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (アルトゥル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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