Prima in Japanese

Prima is written プリマ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Prima 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 プリーマ (English).

Our top pick is 風里真 (Furima). 風 means “wind”, 里 means “hometown” and 真 means “truth”. Other good options are 風理満 (Furima) and 富里満 (Furima).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 風里真 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.

風里真 has 26 strokes in total (風: 9, 里: 7, 真: 10). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 風里真 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 “Prima”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (プリマ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.