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Paddy in Japanese

KatakanaパッディPaddei
Kanji葉出Hade

In Japanese, Paddy is written in katakana as パッディ (Paddei), 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 葉出 (hade): “leaf”, “emerge”.

How Paddy sounds in Japanese

パッディEnglish
パディas written in Japan

Kanji for Paddy

葉出
hade
  • 葉
    ha leaf
    Leaves; growth and the fresh green of nature.
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
羽出
hade
  • 羽
    ha feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.
晴出
hade
  • 晴
    ha clear sky
    A clear, sunny sky after the rain.
  • 出
    de emerge
    To come forth and step out into the world; a fresh start and the courage to begin.
    Used in names for someone who stands out and makes their own way.

Questions about Paddy in Japanese

How do you write Paddy in Japanese?

Paddy is written パッディ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Paddy 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 パディ (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Paddy?

Our top pick is 葉出 (Hade). 葉 means “leaf” and 出 means “emerge”. Other good options are 羽出 (Hade) and 晴出 (Hade).

Is 葉出 a real Japanese name?

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

葉出 has 17 strokes in total (葉: 12, 出: 5). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 葉出 as a tattoo?

Each character in 葉出 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 “Paddy”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (パッディ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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