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Nilda in Japanese

KatakanaニルダNiruda
Kanji新瑠舵Niruda

In Japanese, Nilda is written in katakana as ニルダ (Niruda), 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 新瑠舵 (niruda): “new”, “lapis lazuli”, “helm”.

How Nilda sounds in Japanese

ニルダSpanish

Kanji for Nilda

新瑠舵
niruda
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
  • 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.
  • 舵
    da helm
    The rudder that steers a ship; the one who sets the course.
新琉那
niruda
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
  • 那
    da grace
    A character used in names for its graceful sound; also seen in 刹那, “an instant.”
新留陀
niruda
  • 新
    ni new
    Fresh beginnings and new things.
  • 留
    ru stay
    To stay and remain; someone who stays by your side.
  • 陀
    da steep slope
    A character used in Buddhist words, as in 阿弥陀 (Amida Buddha).

By style

Masculine
仁琉舵
benevolence · lapis lazuli · helm
Feminine
新瑠雫
new · lapis lazuli · droplet

Questions about Nilda in Japanese

How do you write Nilda in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Nilda?

Our top pick is 新瑠舵 (Niruda). 新 means “new”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 舵 means “helm”. Other good options are 新琉那 (Niruda) and 新留陀 (Niruda).

Is 新瑠舵 a real Japanese name?

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

新瑠舵 has 38 strokes in total (新: 13, 瑠: 14, 舵: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 新瑠舵 as a tattoo?

Each character in 新瑠舵 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 “Nilda”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ニルダ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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