Ethan (iisan) in Japanese

The name Ethan in Japanese Katakana is イイサン which in romaji is iisan. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Ethan in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is いいさん.

How do you write Ethan in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name to "Ethan" is 伊佐恵 (pronounced "I-sa-e"). The kanji mean "beautiful mercy".

The western meaning of the name Ethan is "strong, firm, and long-lived". The closest matching Kanji name based on this meaning is 健太 (Ken-ta). The pronunciation of this name is けんた (ken-ta). The kanji characters mean “strong” (健) and “thick” (太).

Get the inside scoop on life and travel in Japan

A Guide to Dating as a Foreigner in Japan

Finding Friends as a Foreigner in Japan

Finding Good Hotel & Accommodation Deals in Japan

Your Travel Guide to Enoshima Island