Lurdes in Japanese
In Japanese, Lurdes is written in katakana as ルルデス (Rurudesu), 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 瑠琉照寿 (rurutesu): “lapis lazuli”, “lapis lazuli”, “shine”, “long life”.
How Lurdes sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Lurdes
- 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.
- 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.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
- 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.
- 寿su long lifeCelebration and long life; a character written at weddings and New Year.
- 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.
- 留ru stayTo stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
- 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.
- 守su protectorTo guard and protect what matters to you.
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Questions about Lurdes in Japanese
How do you write Lurdes in Japanese?
Lurdes is written ルルデス in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Lurdes would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Lurdes?
Our top pick is 瑠琉照寿 (Rurutesu). 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 琉 means “lapis lazuli”, 照 means “shine” and 寿 means “long life”. Other good options are 琉瑠照寿 (Rurutesu) and 瑠留照守 (Rurutesu).
Is 瑠琉照寿 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 瑠琉照寿 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 瑠琉照寿?
瑠琉照寿 has 45 strokes in total (瑠: 14, 琉: 11, 照: 13, 寿: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 瑠琉照寿 as a tattoo?
Each character in 瑠琉照寿 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 “Lurdes”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ルルデス) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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