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Devi in Japanese

KatakanaデビDebi
Kanji照美Tebi

In Japanese, Devi is written in katakana as デビ (Debi), 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 照美 (tebi): “shine”, “beauty”.

How Devi sounds in Japanese

デビas written in Japan

Kanji for Devi

照美
tebi
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 美
    bi beauty
    Beauty in every form; one of the most loved characters in Japanese names.
照琵
tebi
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 琵
    bi biwa
    The biwa, a Japanese lute played by wandering storytellers.
照備
tebi
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 備
    bi readiness
    To be prepared and ready.

By style

Masculine
照弥
shine · ever more
Feminine
照美
shine · beauty

Questions about Devi in Japanese

How do you write Devi in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Devi?

Our top pick is 照美 (Tebi). 照 means “shine” and 美 means “beauty”. Other good options are 照琵 (Tebi) and 照備 (Tebi).

Is 照美 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 照美 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Akimi and Akemi rather than Tebi. As a spelling of Devi, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 照美?

照美 has 22 strokes in total (照: 13, 美: 9). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 照美 as a tattoo?

Each character in 照美 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 “Devi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (デビ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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