Guilherme in Japanese
In Japanese, Guilherme is written in katakana as ギリェルメ (Girierume), 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 義礼瑠芽 (girerume): “righteousness”, “courtesy”, “lapis lazuli”, “sprout”.
How Guilherme sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Guilherme
- 義gi righteousnessDoing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 芽me sproutA bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
- 義gi righteousnessDoing what is right; one of the virtues of bushido.
- 怜re wisdomClever and wise, with a gentle heart.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 明me brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
- 祇gi deityThe gods of the land, as in Gion (祇園), Kyoto’s famous geisha district.
- 礼re courtesyRespect and good manners; bowing to others.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 明me brightnessLight that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
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Questions about Guilherme in Japanese
How do you write Guilherme in Japanese?
Guilherme is written ギリェルメ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Guilherme 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 ギルェルメ (as written in Japan).
What are the best kanji for Guilherme?
Our top pick is 義礼瑠芽 (Girerume). 義 means “righteousness”, 礼 means “courtesy”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 芽 means “sprout”. Other good options are 義怜瑠明 (Girerume) and 祇礼瑠明 (Girerume).
Is 義礼瑠芽 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 義礼瑠芽 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 義礼瑠芽?
義礼瑠芽 has 40 strokes in total (義: 13, 礼: 5, 瑠: 14, 芽: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 義礼瑠芽 as a tattoo?
Each character in 義礼瑠芽 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 “Guilherme”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ギリェルメ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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