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Jurgen in Japanese

KatakanaユルゲンYurugen
Kanji夢瑠弦Yurugen

In Japanese, Jurgen is written in katakana as ユルゲン (Yurugen), 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 夢瑠弦 (yurugen): “dream”, “lapis lazuli”, “bowstring”.

How Jurgen sounds in Japanese

ユルゲンGerman
ジャーゲンEnglish

Kanji for Jurgen

夢瑠弦
yurugen
  • 夢
    yu dream
    A dream and a vision for the future.
  • 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.
  • 弦
    gen bowstring
    A bowstring or a musical string; tension and harmony.
愉瑠源
yurugen
  • 愉
    yu delight
    Delight and lightheartedness.
  • 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.
  • 源
    gen source
    A source or origin, like a spring where a river begins.
    The Minamoto (源) clan produced Japan's first shōgun.
優瑠弦
yuurugen
  • 優
    yuu gentleness
    Gentle, kind and excellent. A favorite in Japanese names.
  • 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.
  • 弦
    gen bowstring
    A bowstring or a musical string; tension and harmony.

By style

Masculine
勇琉玄
courage · lapis lazuli · depth
Feminine
柚瑠弦
yuzu · lapis lazuli · bowstring

Questions about Jurgen in Japanese

How do you write Jurgen in Japanese?

Jurgen is written ユルゲン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Jurgen 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 ジャーゲン (English).

What are the best kanji for Jurgen?

Our top pick is 夢瑠弦 (Yurugen). 夢 means “dream”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 弦 means “bowstring”. Other good options are 愉瑠源 (Yurugen) and 優瑠弦 (Yuurugen).

Is 夢瑠弦 a real Japanese name?

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

夢瑠弦 has 35 strokes in total (夢: 13, 瑠: 14, 弦: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 夢瑠弦 as a tattoo?

Each character in 夢瑠弦 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 “Jurgen”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ユルゲン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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