Kartika in Japanese
In Japanese, Kartika is written in katakana as カルティカ (Karuteika), 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 佳瑠照夏 (karuteka): “excellence”, “lapis lazuli”, “shine”, “summer”.
How Kartika sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Kartika
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 照te shineTo shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
- 夏ka summerSummer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
- 夏ka summerSummer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 照te shineTo shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 佳ka excellenceFine, beautiful and excellent.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
- 照te shineTo shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
- 桂ka katsura treeThe katsura tree; in old tales, the tree that grows on the moon.
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Questions about Kartika in Japanese
How do you write Kartika in Japanese?
Kartika is written カルティカ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Kartika would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Kartika?
Our top pick is 佳瑠照夏 (Karuteka). 佳 means “excellence”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 照 means “shine” and 夏 means “summer”. Other good options are 夏瑠照佳 (Karuteka) and 佳琉照桂 (Karuteka).
Is 佳瑠照夏 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 佳瑠照夏 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 佳瑠照夏?
佳瑠照夏 has 45 strokes in total (佳: 8, 瑠: 14, 照: 13, 夏: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 佳瑠照夏 as a tattoo?
Each character in 佳瑠照夏 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 “Kartika”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (カルティカ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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