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Marja in Japanese

KatakanaマルヤMaruya
Kanji真瑠弥Maruya

In Japanese, Marja is written in katakana as マルヤ (Maruya), 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 真瑠弥 (maruya): “truth”, “lapis lazuli”, “ever more”.

How Marja sounds in Japanese

マルヤas written in Japan
マージャspelled out

Kanji for Marja

真瑠弥
maruya
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 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.
  • 弥
    ya ever more
    “More and more”; something that keeps growing.
    The old name for March, 弥生 (yayoi), means “growing spring.”
満瑠八
maruya
  • 満
    ma fullness
    Full and complete, like the full moon.
  • 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.
  • 八
    ya eight
    Eight, a lucky number in Japan because its shape widens toward the future (末広がり).
正瑠野
maruya
  • 正
    ma righteous
    Correct, honest and just; walking a straight path.
  • 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.
  • 野
    ya field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.

By style

Masculine
誠琉弥
sincerity · lapis lazuli · ever more
Feminine
茉瑠八
jasmine · lapis lazuli · eight

Questions about Marja in Japanese

How do you write Marja in Japanese?

Marja is written マルヤ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Marja 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 マージャ (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Marja?

Our top pick is 真瑠弥 (Maruya). 真 means “truth”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 弥 means “ever more”. Other good options are 満瑠八 (Maruya) and 正瑠野 (Maruya).

Is 真瑠弥 a real Japanese name?

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

真瑠弥 has 32 strokes in total (真: 10, 瑠: 14, 弥: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真瑠弥 as a tattoo?

Each character in 真瑠弥 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 “Marja”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (マルヤ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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