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Marli in Japanese

KatakanaマルリMaruri
Kanji真瑠里Maruri

In Japanese, Marli is written in katakana as マルリ (Maruri), 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 真瑠里 (maruri): “truth”, “lapis lazuli”, “hometown”.

How Marli sounds in Japanese

マルリPortuguese

Kanji for Marli

真瑠里
maruri
  • 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.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
満瑠理
maruri
  • 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.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
真琉理
maruri
  • 真
    ma truth
    True and genuine; the real thing.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.

By style

Masculine
誠琉里
sincerity · lapis lazuli · hometown
Feminine
茉瑠莉
jasmine · lapis lazuli · jasmine

Questions about Marli in Japanese

How do you write Marli in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Marli?

Our top pick is 真瑠里 (Maruri). 真 means “truth”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 里 means “hometown”. Other good options are 満瑠理 (Maruri) and 真琉理 (Maruri).

Is 真瑠里 a real Japanese name?

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

真瑠里 has 31 strokes in total (真: 10, 瑠: 14, 里: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 真瑠里 as a tattoo?

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

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