Gunther in Japanese

Gunther is written グンテル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Gunther 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 グンター (as written in Japan) and ガンサー (English).

Our top pick is 宮照瑠 (Guteru). 宮 means “shrine”, 照 means “shine” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 宮暉 (Guteru) and 求暉 (Guteru).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 宮照瑠 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.

宮照瑠 has 37 strokes in total (宮: 10, 照: 13, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 宮照瑠 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 “Gunther”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (グンテル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.