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Filippa in Japanese

KatakanaフィリッパFirippa
Kanji陽里葉Hiriha

In Japanese, Filippa is written in katakana as フィリッパ (Firippa), 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 陽里葉 (hiriha): “sunlight”, “hometown”, “leaf”.

How Filippa sounds in Japanese

フィリッパItalian

Kanji for Filippa

陽里葉
hiriha
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
陽理羽
hiriha
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
日里羽
hiriha
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.

By style

Masculine
飛里葉
flight · hometown · leaf
Feminine
妃莉葉
queen · jasmine · leaf

Questions about Filippa in Japanese

How do you write Filippa in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Filippa?

Our top pick is 陽里葉 (Hiriha). 陽 means “sunlight”, 里 means “hometown” and 葉 means “leaf”. Other good options are 陽理羽 (Hiriha) and 日里羽 (Hiriha).

Is 陽里葉 a real Japanese name?

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

陽里葉 has 31 strokes in total (陽: 12, 里: 7, 葉: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 陽里葉 as a tattoo?

Each character in 陽里葉 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 “Filippa”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (フィリッパ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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