Translate your English name into Japanese Katakana, Hiragana, or Kanji with accurate pronunciation and cultural context.
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The Japanese Name Converter translates English names into Japanese using phonetic transliteration based on the Hepburn romanization system. When you enter your name, the converter analyzes each syllable and matches it to the closest Japanese phonetic equivalent.
Foreign names in Japan are typically written in Katakana, the syllabary specifically used for foreign words and names. The converter also generates Hiragana and Kanji (using ateji - characters selected for phonetic value) representations for additional options.
Japanese uses a mora-based phonetic system where each mora represents one rhythmic unit. When converting English names, certain sounds are adapted because they don't exist in Japanese:
People use the Japanese Name Converter for various purposes including designing Japanese name tattoos, creating personalized hanko stamps (判子), making Japanese business cards (名刺), customizing gaming profiles and social media usernames, learning Japanese language and culture, and preparing for travel to Japan where katakana names are used for official documents and reservations.