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Lukas in Japanese

KatakanaルカスRukasu
Kanji瑠佳寿Rukasu

In Japanese, Lukas is written in katakana as ルカス (Rukasu), 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 瑠佳寿 (rukasu): “lapis lazuli”, “excellence”, “long life”.

How Lukas sounds in Japanese

ルカスGerman
ルーカスas written in Japan
ルーカズEnglish

Kanji for Lukas

瑠佳寿
rukasu
  • 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.
  • 佳
    ka excellence
    Fine, beautiful and excellent.
  • 寿
    su long life
    Celebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
瑠夏澄
rukasu
  • 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.
  • 夏
    ka summer
    Summer, the season of light, festivals and fireworks.
  • 澄
    su clarity
    Clear, still water that you can see straight through.
瑠馨透
rukasu
  • 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.
  • 馨
    ka fragrance
    A fragrance that drifts far; a good name that spreads.
  • 透
    su transparency
    See-through and clear; a pure and honest heart.

By style

Masculine
琉河守
lapis lazuli · river · protector
Feminine
瑠花珠
lapis lazuli · flower · pearl

Questions about Lukas in Japanese

How do you write Lukas in Japanese?

Lukas is written ルカス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lukas 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 ルーカス (as written in Japan) and ルーカズ (English).

What are the best kanji for Lukas?

Our top pick is 瑠佳寿 (Rukasu). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 佳 means “excellence” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 瑠夏澄 (Rukasu) and 瑠馨透 (Rukasu).

Is 瑠佳寿 a real Japanese name?

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

瑠佳寿 has 29 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 佳: 8, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 瑠佳寿 as a tattoo?

Each character in 瑠佳寿 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 “Lukas”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルカス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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