KanjiName - Japanese Name Converter & Kanji Name Generator

Your Name in Japanese: Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji

Type your name once and you'll see it three ways. Katakana is how names from other languages are actually written in Japan, so that's the one to use on forms or when you introduce yourself.

Hiragana gives the same sound a softer look, and kanji turns it into ateji — characters chosen for their sound, each with a meaning of its own. For example, Emma becomes エマ in katakana, えま in hiragana, and 恵真 in kanji.

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How to Write Your Name in Kanji

In Japanese, foreign names are usually written in katakana. But by choosing kanji that match how your name sounds, you can have a name in kanji, too.

KanjiName is a free Japanese name converter that works with English and many other languages. Just type in your name, and you'll see kanji suggestions that fit its sound.

Pick Your Favorite Kanji by Meaning

Every kanji character has a meaning of its own. KanjiName doesn't just find kanji that sound like your name — it also shows you what each character means.

Mix and match your favorites to create a kanji name that's uniquely yours. When you're happy with it, you can save it as an image in beautiful Japanese fonts.

Turn Your Kanji Name into a Hanko Seal

You can also turn your finished kanji name into a hanko-style image — a traditional Japanese seal stamp in ancient seal script. Fun to make for yourself, and a lovely little gift for a friend. Try the Hanko Maker