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Gilmar in Japanese

KatakanaジルマルJirumaru
Kanji慈瑠丸Jirumaru

In Japanese, Gilmar is written in katakana as ジルマル (Jirumaru), 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 慈瑠丸 (jirumaru): “compassion”, “lapis lazuli”, “round”.

How Gilmar sounds in Japanese

ジルマルPortuguese

Kanji for Gilmar

慈瑠丸
jirumaru
  • 慈
    ji compassion
    Deep compassion and loving care.
  • 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.
  • 丸
    maru round
    Round and whole; also the ending of old ship and sword names.
路瑠円
jirumaru
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 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.
  • 円
    maru circle
    A circle; harmony and completeness. Also the Japanese yen.
路琉丸
jirumaru
  • 路
    ji path
    A road or journey; the way you choose to walk.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
  • 丸
    maru round
    Round and whole; also the ending of old ship and sword names.

By style

Masculine
侍琉丸
samurai · lapis lazuli · round
Feminine
慈瑠丸
compassion · lapis lazuli · round

Questions about Gilmar in Japanese

How do you write Gilmar in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Gilmar?

Our top pick is 慈瑠丸 (Jirumaru). 慈 means “compassion”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 丸 means “round”. Other good options are 路瑠円 (Jirumaru) and 路琉丸 (Jirumaru).

Is 慈瑠丸 a real Japanese name?

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

慈瑠丸 has 30 strokes in total (慈: 13, 瑠: 14, 丸: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 慈瑠丸 as a tattoo?

Each character in 慈瑠丸 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 “Gilmar”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジルマル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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