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Your name in Japanese
Discover the beautiful Japanese katakana version of your name instantly — with pronunciation and meaning
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Simply type your English name in the box above and click "Find My Japanese Name". We'll convert it to katakana — the official Japanese script for foreign names — along with hiragana and pronunciation guide.
Japanese has three writing systems. Katakana (カタカナ) is specifically used for foreign words and names. When Japanese people write a foreign name, they always use katakana. It's the correct and official way.
Yes! Japanese phonetics are different from English. For example, there's no "L" sound — it becomes "R". The name "Lisa" becomes "リサ" (Risa). Some sounds get simplified to match Japanese syllable patterns.
Kanji names are chosen based on meaning rather than sound. Many foreigners choose kanji that match their name's sound phonetically or pick kanji for their meaning (like 愛 for love, 光 for light). Visit our main name database to explore kanji name options.
Japanese people say "私の名前は〇〇です" (Watashi no namae wa 〇〇 desu) meaning "My name is 〇〇". Knowing how to say your name in Japanese katakana makes introductions much smoother!