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Gianluca in Japanese

KatakanaギアンルカGianruka
Kanji義安瑠佳Gianruka

In Japanese, Gianluca is written in katakana as ギアンルカ (Gianruka), 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 義安瑠佳 (gianruka): “righteousness”, “peace”, “lapis lazuli”, “excellence”.

How Gianluca sounds in Japanese

ギアンルカGerman
ジャンルカas written in Japan

Kanji for Gianluca

義安瑠佳
gianruka
  • 義
    gi righteousness
    Doing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
  • 安
    an peace
    Calm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
  • 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.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
祇安瑠夏
gianruka
  • 祇
    gi deity
    The gods of the land, as in Gion (祇園), Kyoto’s famous geisha district.
  • 安
    an peace
    Calm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
  • 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.
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
技安瑠桂
gianruka
  • 技
    gi skill
    Skill and craftsmanship polished over time.
  • 安
    an peace
    Calm and safety, like a home where everyone rests easy.
  • 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.
  • 桂
    ka katsura tree
    The katsura tree; in old tales, the tree that grows on the moon.

By style

Masculine
義安琉河
righteousness · peace · lapis lazuli · river
Feminine
祇杏瑠花
deity · apricot · lapis lazuli · flower

Questions about Gianluca in Japanese

How do you write Gianluca in Japanese?

Gianluca is written ギアンルカ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gianluca 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 ジャンルカ (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Gianluca?

Our top pick is 義安瑠佳 (Gianruka). 義 means “righteousness”, 安 means “peace”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 佳 means “excellence”. Other good options are 祇安瑠夏 (Gianruka) and 技安瑠桂 (Gianruka).

Is 義安瑠佳 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 義安瑠佳 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 義安瑠佳?

義安瑠佳 has 41 strokes in total (義: 13, 安: 6, 瑠: 14, 佳: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 義安瑠佳 as a tattoo?

Each character in 義安瑠佳 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 “Gianluca”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ギアンルカ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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