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Melisa in Japanese

KatakanaメリサMerisa
Kanji芽里冴Merisa

In Japanese, Melisa is written in katakana as メリサ (Merisa), 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 芽里冴 (merisa): “sprout”, “hometown”, “clear mind”.

How Melisa sounds in Japanese

メリサSpanish

Kanji for Melisa

芽里冴
merisa
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 冴
    sa clear mind
    Sharp, clear and cool, like a winter night or a quick mind.
明理冴
merisa
  • 明
    me brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
  • 理
    ri reason
    The natural order of things, and the clear thinking that sees it.
  • 冴
    sa clear mind
    Sharp, clear and cool, like a winter night or a quick mind.
明里冴
meirisa
  • 明
    mei brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
  • 里
    ri hometown
    A village or home ground; the place you come back to.
  • 冴
    sa clear mind
    Sharp, clear and cool, like a winter night or a quick mind.

By style

Masculine
芽里冴
sprout · hometown · clear mind
Feminine
萌莉紗
sprout · jasmine · silk gauze

Questions about Melisa in Japanese

How do you write Melisa in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Melisa?

Our top pick is 芽里冴 (Merisa). 芽 means “sprout”, 里 means “hometown” and 冴 means “clear mind”. Other good options are 明理冴 (Merisa) and 明里冴 (Meirisa).

Is 芽里冴 a real Japanese name?

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

芽里冴 has 22 strokes in total (芽: 8, 里: 7, 冴: 7). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 芽里冴 as a tattoo?

Each character in 芽里冴 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 “Melisa”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (メリサ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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