Kanji Name Story

Your name,
reimagined
in Kanji.

Not a simple translation. A personal name created from your sound, character and story.

Human-created in Japan · Worldwide digital delivery · Secure payment in USD

Create my Kanji name
The Kanji characters 舞蹴, created for the name Michael

Our promise

Not automatically generated.
Created from a life.

Tell us about yourself—or about your family member or someone precious to you. Tell us about the life already lived and the story still being written.

We listen to the person behind the name: character, values, dreams, background, memories and hopes. Only after considering the whole story do we create a Kanji name that truly fits.

Foreign characters are sometimes chosen simply because they look intriguing, even when their meaning is awkward or wrong. We will never give you that kind of illusion.

The characters must do more than echo the sound of your name. They must feel natural and meaningful in Japanese—and carry a story that can resonate with Japanese readers too. What you receive is not decorative lettering. It is your life, reflected in Kanji chosen for you alone.

2,136

Commonly used Kanji alone

The same name.
A different life.
Different Kanji.

Your birth date, season of birth, personality, values, interests and cultural background can all inspire the characters chosen for you.

Three stories, three names

No generic conversion.

These are sample interpretations. Every name is created individually from the person behind it.

舞蹴

Michael

MAI-KERU

舞 — grace and elegant movement.
蹴 — strength, speed and dynamic energy.

美愛

Mia

MI-A

美 — beauty and refinement.
愛 — love, warmth and compassion.

礼音

Leon

RE-ON

礼 — respect and gratitude.
音 — sound, voice and resonance.

Choose your edition

Your story, your way.

Physical Edition

Hand-brushed Original

Coming soon

  • Everything in the Digital Edition
  • One original work made with ink and brush
  • Individual production date and number
  • Protected, tracked international shipping
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How it works

From your life to your Kanji.

Tell us about you

Share your name, pronunciation, personality, values and the qualities you want it to express.

We create your name

We choose an original combination of Kanji whose sound, meaning and story reflect the person you are.

Review your story

We present your Kanji name and explain why each character was chosen. One adjustment request is included.

Receive your set

Your final PDF certificate and smartphone artwork are completed in English or German.

FAQ

Before you order.

Is this a direct translation of my name?

No. We create an artistic interpretation by combining pronunciation, meaning, personality and personal story.

Can I request a particular Kanji?

Yes. We will consider it, although we may recommend another character if the sound or meaning does not fit naturally.

Can I order it as a gift?

Yes. Complete the questionnaire with information about the recipient. The finished materials do not display the price.

Can I use it for a tattoo?

You may use the final artwork as a personal reference. Confirm size, placement and reproduction with your tattoo artist.

Will my name be published?

Never without your permission. We will ask separately if we would like to present your work as an example.

Made for one person

Your life is not generic. Your Kanji name should not be either.

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