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Serkan in Japanese

KatakanaセルカンSerukan
Kanji世瑠寛Serukan

In Japanese, Serkan is written in katakana as セルカン (Serukan), 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 世瑠寛 (serukan): “world”, “lapis lazuli”, “generosity”.

How Serkan sounds in Japanese

セルカンGerman

Kanji for Serkan

世瑠寛
serukan
  • 世
    se world
    The world and the generations that carry it forward.
  • 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.
  • 寛
    kan generosity
    Generous, tolerant and open-hearted.
聖瑠環
serukan
  • 聖
    se holy
    Sacred, pure and noble of heart.
  • 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.
  • 環
    kan circle
    A ring or circle; connection and wholeness.
清瑠歓
serukan
  • 清
    se purity
    Clear, pure and clean, like mountain spring water.
  • 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.
  • 歓
    kan joy
    Joy shared with others; the happiness of a warm welcome.

By style

Masculine
誠琉冠
sincerity · lapis lazuli · crown
Feminine
世瑠栞
world · lapis lazuli · bookmark

Questions about Serkan in Japanese

How do you write Serkan in Japanese?

Serkan is written セルカン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Serkan would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Serkan?

Our top pick is 世瑠寛 (Serukan). 世 means “world”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli” and 寛 means “generosity”. Other good options are 聖瑠環 (Serukan) and 清瑠歓 (Serukan).

Is 世瑠寛 a real Japanese name?

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

世瑠寛 has 32 strokes in total (世: 5, 瑠: 14, 寛: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 世瑠寛 as a tattoo?

Each character in 世瑠寛 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 “Serkan”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (セルカン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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