Denys in Japanese

Denys is written デニス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Denys 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 ドニス (as written in Japan).

Our top pick is 照新寿 (Tenisu). 照 means “shine”, 新 means “new” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 天新寿 (Tennisu) and 照仁澄 (Tenisu).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 照新寿 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.

照新寿 has 33 strokes in total (照: 13, 新: 13, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 照新寿 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 “Denys”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デニス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.