Lebo in Japanese

Lebo is written レイボ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lebo 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 レボ (spelled out).

Our top pick is 礼生慕 (Reibo). 礼 means “courtesy”, 生 means “life” and 慕 means “devotion”. Other good options are 怜生菩 (Reibo) and 怜慕 (Reibo).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 礼生慕 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.

礼生慕 has 24 strokes in total (礼: 5, 生: 5, 慕: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 礼生慕 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 “Lebo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レイボ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.