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Darko in Japanese

KatakanaダルコDaruko
Kanji舵瑠湖Daruko

In Japanese, Darko is written in katakana as ダルコ (Daruko), 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 舵瑠湖 (daruko): “helm”, “lapis lazuli”, “lake”.

How Darko sounds in Japanese

ダルコGerman

Kanji for Darko

舵瑠湖
daruko
  • 舵
    da helm
    The rudder that steers a ship; the one who sets the course.
  • 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.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
那瑠心
daruko
  • 那
    da grace
    A character used in names for its graceful sound; also seen in 刹那, “an instant.”
  • 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.
  • 心
    ko heart
    The heart and spirit; feeling and caring deeply.
陀瑠幸
daruko
  • 陀
    da steep slope
    A character used in Buddhist words, as in 阿弥陀 (Amida Buddha).
  • 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.
  • 幸
    ko happiness
    Happiness and good fortune.

By style

Masculine
舵琉虎
helm · lapis lazuli · tiger
Feminine
雫瑠瑚
droplet · lapis lazuli · coral

Questions about Darko in Japanese

How do you write Darko in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Darko?

Our top pick is 舵瑠湖 (Daruko). 舵 means “helm”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 湖 means “lake”. Other good options are 那瑠心 (Daruko) and 陀瑠幸 (Daruko).

Is 舵瑠湖 a real Japanese name?

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

舵瑠湖 has 37 strokes in total (舵: 11, 瑠: 14, 湖: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 舵瑠湖 as a tattoo?

Each character in 舵瑠湖 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 “Darko”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ダルコ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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