Thorbjorn in Japanese
In Japanese, Thorbjorn is written in katakana as トールビョールン (Toorubyoorun), 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 透瑠昴琉 (tourubouru): “transparency”, “lapis lazuli”, “Pleiades”, “lapis lazuli”.
How Thorbjorn sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Thorbjorn
- 透tou transparencySee-through and clear; a pure and honest heart.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
- 昴bou PleiadesThe Pleiades star cluster, known in Japan as Subaru.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
- 透tou transparencySee-through and clear; a pure and honest heart.
- 琉ru lapis lazuliA precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
- 昴bou PleiadesThe Pleiades star cluster, known in Japan as Subaru.
- 瑠ru lapis lazuliThe 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.
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Questions about Thorbjorn in Japanese
How do you write Thorbjorn in Japanese?
Thorbjorn is written トールビョールン in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Thorbjorn 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 ソーブジョーン (spelled out).
What are the best kanji for Thorbjorn?
Our top pick is 透瑠昴琉 (Tourubouru). 透 means “transparency”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 昴 means “Pleiades” and 琉 means “lapis lazuli”. Other good options are 透琉昴瑠 (Tourubouru) and 灯瑠昴留 (Tourubouru).
Is 透瑠昴琉 a real Japanese name?
Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 透瑠昴琉 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 透瑠昴琉?
透瑠昴琉 has 44 strokes in total (透: 10, 瑠: 14, 昴: 9, 琉: 11). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.
Can I use 透瑠昴琉 as a tattoo?
Each character in 透瑠昴琉 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 “Thorbjorn”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (トールビョールン) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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