Signe in Japanese

Signe is written ジグニー in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Signe 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 シン (spelled out).

Our top pick is 慈宮新 (Jiguni). 慈 means “compassion”, 宮 means “shrine” and 新 means “new”. Other good options are 路求新 (Jiguni) and 慈求仁 (Jiguni).

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 慈宮新 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.

慈宮新 has 36 strokes in total (慈: 13, 宮: 10, 新: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Each character in 慈宮新 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 “Signe”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ジグニー) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.