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Gunhild in Japanese

KatakanaグンヒルGunhiru
Kanji宮陽瑠Guhiru

In Japanese, Gunhild is written in katakana as グンヒル (Gunhiru), 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 宮陽瑠 (guhiru): “shrine”, “sunlight”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Gunhild sounds in Japanese

グンヒルas written in Japan
グンヒルドspelled out

Kanji for Gunhild

宮陽瑠
guhiru
  • 宮
    gu shrine
    A shrine or palace; something sacred and noble.
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 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.
求日瑠
guhiru
  • 求
    gu seek
    To seek and strive for.
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
  • 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.
弘灯瑠
guhiru
  • 弘
    gu broad
    Wide and generous; spreading good far and wide.
  • 灯
    hi lamp
    A light in the dark.
  • 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
宮飛琉
shrine · flight · lapis lazuli
Feminine
宮妃瑠
shrine · queen · lapis lazuli

Questions about Gunhild in Japanese

How do you write Gunhild in Japanese?

Gunhild is written グンヒル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gunhild 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 グンヒルド (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Gunhild?

Our top pick is 宮陽瑠 (Guhiru). 宮 means “shrine”, 陽 means “sunlight” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 求日瑠 (Guhiru) and 弘灯瑠 (Guhiru).

Is 宮陽瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

宮陽瑠 has 36 strokes in total (宮: 10, 陽: 12, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 宮陽瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 宮陽瑠 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 “Gunhild”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グンヒル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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