"Paul" in Kanji
Standard Japanese: ポール (katakana) · decorative ateji below — swap any character you like.
保瑠
ポール
Recommended combinations
保瑠Balancedprotect · lapis lazuli
穂瑠Nature & Skyear · lapis lazuli
帆瑠Simple & Cleansail · lapis lazuli
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Paul in Japanese?
The standard way to write Paul in Japanese is katakana: ポール. As a decorative kanji rendering (ateji), Paul can be written 保瑠: 保 (protect) + 瑠 (lapis lazuli). Kanji renderings are an artistic choice, not an official spelling.
What does 保瑠 mean?
保 means protect, guarantee, keep. 瑠 means lapis lazuli.
Are there other kanji renderings of Paul?
Yes. Recommended variants include 保瑠 (balanced: protect, lapis lazuli); 穂瑠 (nature & sky: ear, lapis lazuli); 帆瑠 (simple & clean: sail, lapis lazuli). Any character can also be swapped individually.
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