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Nor in Japanese

KatakanaノルNoru
Kanji野瑠Noru

In Japanese, Nor is written in katakana as ノル (Noru), 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 野瑠 (noru): “field”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Nor sounds in Japanese

ノルIndonesian
ノーEnglish

Kanji for Nor

野瑠
noru
  • 野
    no field
    Wide-open fields where you can run free.
  • 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.
能瑠
noru
  • 能
    no talent
    Ability and talent; also Noh, Japan’s oldest masked theater.
  • 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.
之瑠
noru
  • 之
    no this
    A classic character that links words together, common at the end of boys' names such as Hiroyuki.
  • 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.

By style

Masculine
野琉
field · lapis lazuli
Feminine
乃瑠
of · lapis lazuli

Questions about Nor in Japanese

How do you write Nor in Japanese?

Nor is written ノル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Nor 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 ノー (English).

What are the best kanji for Nor?

Our top pick is 野瑠 (Noru). 野 means “field” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 能瑠 (Noru) and 之瑠 (Noru).

Is 野瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

野瑠 has 25 strokes in total (野: 11, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 野瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 野瑠 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 “Nor”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ノル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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