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Hermann in Japanese

KatakanaヘルマンンHerumann
Kanji平瑠満Heiruman

In Japanese, Hermann is written in katakana as ヘルマンン (Herumann), 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 平瑠満 (heiruman): “peace”, “lapis lazuli”, “fullness”.

How Hermann sounds in Japanese

ヘルマンンGerman
ヘルマンas written in Japan
ハーマンEnglish

Kanji for Hermann

平瑠満
heiruman
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
  • 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.
  • 満
    man fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
経瑠満
heruman
  • 経
    he pass through
    To pass through time and experience, and the threads that hold cloth together.
  • 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.
  • 満
    man fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
平瑠真
heiruma
  • 平
    hei peace
    Flat and calm; peace and balance.
  • 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.
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.

By style

Masculine
平琉満
peace · lapis lazuli · fullness
Feminine
平瑠満
peace · lapis lazuli · fullness

Questions about Hermann in Japanese

How do you write Hermann in Japanese?

Hermann is written ヘルマンン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Hermann 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 ヘルマン (as written in Japan) and ハーマン (English).

What are the best kanji for Hermann?

Our top pick is 平瑠満 (Heiruman). 平 means “peace”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 満 means “fullness”. Other good options are 経瑠満 (Heruman) and 平瑠真 (Heiruma).

Is 平瑠満 a real Japanese name?

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

平瑠満 has 31 strokes in total (平: 5, 瑠: 14, 満: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 平瑠満 as a tattoo?

Each character in 平瑠満 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 “Hermann”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヘルマンン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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