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Maikel in Japanese

KatakanaマイケルMaikeru
Kanji舞希瑠Maikeru

In Japanese, Maikel is written in katakana as マイケル (Maikeru), 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 舞希瑠 (maikeru): “dance”, “hope”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Maikel sounds in Japanese

マイケルSpanish

Kanji for Maikel

舞希瑠
maikeru
  • 舞
    mai dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
  • 希
    ke hope
    Hope, and something rare and precious.
  • 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.
舞慶瑠
maikeiru
  • 舞
    mai dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
  • 慶
    kei joy
    Joy and celebration; good news.
  • 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.
舞稀琉
maikeru
  • 舞
    mai dance
    Graceful dance, as in traditional Japanese dance (日本舞踊).
  • 稀
    ke rare
    Rare and precious; one of a kind.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).

By style

Masculine
誠偉圭琉
sincerity · greatness · jewel · lapis lazuli
Feminine
舞華瑠
dance · splendor · lapis lazuli

Questions about Maikel in Japanese

How do you write Maikel in Japanese?

Maikel is written マイケル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Maikel would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Maikel?

Our top pick is 舞希瑠 (Maikeru). 舞 means “dance”, 希 means “hope” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 舞慶瑠 (Maikeiru) and 舞稀琉 (Maikeru).

Is 舞希瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

舞希瑠 has 36 strokes in total (舞: 15, 希: 7, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 舞希瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 舞希瑠 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 “Maikel”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マイケル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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