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Reidar in Japanese

KatakanaレイダルReidaru
Kanji怜舵瑠Reidaru

In Japanese, Reidar is written in katakana as レイダル (Reidaru), 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 怜舵瑠 (reidaru): “wisdom”, “helm”, “lapis lazuli”.

How Reidar sounds in Japanese

レイダルas written in Japan
リーダーspelled out

Kanji for Reidar

怜舵瑠
reidaru
  • 怜
    rei wisdom
    Clever and wise, with a gentle heart.
  • 舵
    da helm
    The rudder that steers a ship; the one who sets the course.
  • 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.
礼那瑠
reidaru
  • 礼
    rei courtesy
    Respect and good manners; bowing to others.
  • 那
    da grace
    A character used in names for its graceful sound; also seen in 刹那, “an instant.”
  • 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.
怜那琉
reidaru
  • 怜
    rei wisdom
    Clever and wise, with a gentle heart.
  • 那
    da grace
    A character used in names for its graceful sound; also seen in 刹那, “an instant.”
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).

By style

Masculine
嶺舵琉
summit · helm · lapis lazuli
Feminine
玲雫瑠
chime · droplet · lapis lazuli

Questions about Reidar in Japanese

How do you write Reidar in Japanese?

Reidar is written レイダル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Reidar 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 リーダー (spelled out).

What are the best kanji for Reidar?

Our top pick is 怜舵瑠 (Reidaru). 怜 means “wisdom”, 舵 means “helm” and 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 礼那瑠 (Reidaru) and 怜那琉 (Reidaru).

Is 怜舵瑠 a real Japanese name?

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

怜舵瑠 has 33 strokes in total (怜: 8, 舵: 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 怜舵瑠 as a tattoo?

Each character in 怜舵瑠 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 “Reidar”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (レイダル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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