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Poul in Japanese

KatakanaポウルPouru
Kanji帆羽瑠Houru

In Japanese, Poul is written in katakana as ポウル (Pouru), 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 帆羽瑠 (houru): “sail”, “feather”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Poul sounds in Japanese

ポウルas written in Japan
プールEnglish

Kanji for Poul

帆羽瑠
houru
  • 帆
    ho sail
    A sail catching the wind and carrying you forward.
  • 羽
    u feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 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.
穂宇瑠
houru
  • 穂
    ho ear of rice
    A ripe ear of rice, a symbol of abundance.
  • 宇
    u universe
    The universe, as in 宇宙 (space).
  • 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.
歩佑瑠
houru
  • 歩
    ho step
    Steps and walking; moving forward one step at a time.
  • 佑
    u help
    Help and protection, often from the heavens.
  • 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
峰琉
peak · lapis lazuli
Feminine
帆羽瑠
sail · feather · lapis lazuli

Questions about Poul in Japanese

How do you write Poul in Japanese?

Poul is written ポウル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Poul 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 プール (English).

What are the best kanji for Poul?

Our top pick is 帆羽瑠 (Houru). 帆 means “sail”, 羽 means “feather” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 穂宇瑠 (Houru) and 歩佑瑠 (Houru).

Is 帆羽瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

帆羽瑠 has 26 strokes in total (帆: 6, 羽: 6, 瑠: 14). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 帆羽瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 帆羽瑠 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 “Poul”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ポウル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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