What’s Your Name in Japanese? Find Out Now!

Have you ever seen your name written in a completely different alphabet? Many people find it exciting and even a little exotic to see their names in foreign scripts. That’s why in popular tourist spots, you’ll often notice long lines of people waiting to get their names written on souvenirs using local characters.

Thanks to technology, doing this has become much easier. With tools like Google Translate, all you need to do is type in your name—and instantly, you can see how it looks in Japanese characters and even hear how it’s pronounced.

For example:

• If your name is Mr. Smith, it might be written as Sumisu

• If your name is Jason, it might sound like Jasohn

The Japanese language uses a special writing system to represent foreign names, and it’s a fun way to introduce kids to both the alphabet and pronunciation rules.

Want to try it with your own name?

You can make this into a learning activity with your child—let them hear their name in Japanese and even try writing it using katakana, the alphabet used for foreign words in Japan.

To explore more about the Japanese language, check out the Dinolingo Japanese lessons for kids, where children can learn not just names, but colors, animals, numbers, and much more through songs, games, and fun videos.