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Bodil in Japanese

KatakanaボディルBodiru
Kanji慕出瑠Boderu

In Japanese, Bodil is written in katakana as ボディル (Bodiru), 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 慕出瑠 (boderu): “devotion”, “emerge”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Bodil sounds in Japanese

ボディルas written in Japan

Kanji for Bodil

慕出瑠
boderu
  • 慕
    bo devotion
    Deep affection and admiration for someone you look up to.
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
  • 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.
昴出瑠
bouderu
  • 昴
    bou Pleiades
    The Pleiades star cluster, known in Japan as Subaru.
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
  • 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.
菩出琉
boderu
  • 菩
    bo bodhi
    Enlightenment, as in 菩提 (bodhi).
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).

By style

Masculine
慕出琉
devotion · emerge · lapis lazuli
Feminine
母出瑠
mother · emerge · lapis lazuli

Questions about Bodil in Japanese

How do you write Bodil in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Bodil?

Our top pick is 慕出瑠 (Boderu). 慕 means “devotion”, 出 means “emerge” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 昴出瑠 (Bouderu) and 菩出琉 (Boderu).

Is 慕出瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

慕出瑠 has 33 strokes in total (慕: 14, 出: 5, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 慕出瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 慕出瑠 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 “Bodil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ボディル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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