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Waldemar in Japanese

KatakanaバルデマルBarudemaru
Kanji羽瑠照丸Barutemaru

In Japanese, Waldemar is written in katakana as バルデマル (Barudemaru), 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 羽瑠照丸 (barutemaru): “feather”, “lapis lazuli”, “shine”, “round”.

How Waldemar sounds in Japanese

バルデマルGerman
ワルデマルas written in Japan
バルデマーEnglish

Kanji for Waldemar

羽瑠照丸
barutemaru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 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.
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 丸
    maru round
    Round and whole; also the ending of old ship and sword names.
羽瑠貞丸
baruteimaru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 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.
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 丸
    maru round
    Round and whole; also the ending of old ship and sword names.
羽琉照円
barutemaru
  • 羽
    ba feather
    Feathers and wings; lightness and the freedom to fly.
  • 琉
    ru lapis lazuli
    A precious blue stone, and the old name of the Ryukyu islands (Okinawa).
  • 照
    te shine
    To shine and light things up; a warm brightness others can see by.
    It appears in 日照 (sunshine) and in names meaning a bright, sunny nature.
  • 円
    maru circle
    A circle; harmony and completeness. Also the Japanese yen.

By style

Masculine
羽琉照丸
feather · lapis lazuli · shine · round
Feminine
羽瑠照丸
feather · lapis lazuli · shine · round

Questions about Waldemar in Japanese

How do you write Waldemar in Japanese?

Waldemar is written バルデマル in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Waldemar 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 ワルデマル (as written in Japan) and バルデマー (English).

What are the best kanji for Waldemar?

Our top pick is 羽瑠照丸 (Barutemaru). 羽 means “feather”, 瑠 means “lapis lazuli”, 照 means “shine” and 丸 means “round”. Other good options are 羽瑠貞丸 (Baruteimaru) and 羽琉照円 (Barutemaru).

Is 羽瑠照丸 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 羽瑠照丸 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 羽瑠照丸?

羽瑠照丸 has 36 strokes in total (羽: 6, 瑠: 14, 照: 13, 丸: 3). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 羽瑠照丸 as a tattoo?

Each character in 羽瑠照丸 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 “Waldemar”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (バルデマル) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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