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Egil in Japanese

KatakanaエーギルEegiru
Kanji英義瑠Eigiru

In Japanese, Egil is written in katakana as エーギル (Eegiru), 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 英義瑠 (eigiru): “brilliance”, “righteousness”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Egil sounds in Japanese

エーギルas written in Japan
エジルspelled out

Kanji for Egil

英義瑠
eigiru
  • 英
    ei brilliance
    Outstanding talent, the kind that stands out from the crowd. Also the first character of “hero.”
  • 義
    gi righteousness
    Doing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
  • 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.
瑛祇瑠
eigiru
  • 瑛
    ei crystal
    The clear sparkle of crystal or a polished gem.
  • 祇
    gi deity
    The gods of the land, as in Gion (祇園), Kyoto’s famous geisha district.
  • 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.
永技瑠
eigiru
  • 永
    ei eternity
    Forever; a bond or spirit that lasts through time.
  • 技
    gi skill
    Skill and craftsmanship polished over time.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
栄義琉
prosperity · righteousness · lapis lazuli
Feminine
絵祇瑠
picture · deity · lapis lazuli

Questions about Egil in Japanese

How do you write Egil in Japanese?

Egil is written エーギル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Egil 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 エジル (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Egil?

Our top pick is 英義瑠 (Eigiru). 英 means “brilliance”, 義 means “righteousness” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 瑛祇瑠 (Eigiru) and 永技瑠 (Eigiru).

Is 英義瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

英義瑠 has 35 strokes in total (英: 8, 義: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 英義瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 英義瑠 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 “Egil”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (エーギル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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