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Harald in Japanese

KatakanaハラルドHararudo
Kanji原瑠道Hararudou

In Japanese, Harald is written in katakana as ハラルド (Hararudo), 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 原瑠道 (hararudou): “plain”, “lapis lazuli”, “the way”.

How Harald sounds in Japanese

ハラルドGerman

Kanji for Harald

原瑠道
hararudou
  • 原
    hara plain
    An open plain, and the origin of things.
  • 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.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).
原瑠努
hararudo
  • 原
    hara plain
    An open plain, and the origin of things.
  • 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.
  • 努
    do effort
    Effort and hard work; never giving up.
葉良瑠道
hararudou
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
  • 良
    ra goodness
    Simply good: kind, sound and well made.
  • 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.
  • 道
    dou the way
    A road, and in Japan also a lifelong path of mastery, as in 武道 (budo) and 茶道 (tea ceremony).

By style

Masculine
原琉努
plain · lapis lazuli · effort
Feminine
原瑠瞳
plain · lapis lazuli · eyes

Questions about Harald in Japanese

How do you write Harald in Japanese?

Harald is written ハラルド in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Harald would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Harald?

Our top pick is 原瑠道 (Hararudou). 原 means “plain”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 道 means “the way”. Other good options are 原瑠努 (Hararudo) and 葉良瑠道 (Hararudou).

Is 原瑠道 a real Japanese name?

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

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

Can I use 原瑠道 as a tattoo?

Each character in 原瑠道 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 “Harald”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ハラルド) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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