Moreno in Japanese

Moreno is written モレノ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Moreno 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 モリーノ (English).

Our top pick is 茂礼野 (Moreno). 茂 means “lush”, 礼 means “courtesy” and 野 means “field”. Other good options are 茂怜能 (Moreno) and 百礼能 (Moreno).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 茂礼野 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.

茂礼野 has 24 strokes in total (茂: 8, 礼: 5, 野: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 茂礼野 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 “Moreno”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (モレノ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.