Paul (pooru) in Japanese

The name Paul in Japanese Katakana is ポオル which in romaji is pooru. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Paul in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is ぽおる.

How do you write Paul in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name to "paul" is 波流 (はろう). It is pronounced "ha-ro-u". This kanji name means "wave flow".

The western meaning of the name Paul is "small" or "humble". The closest matching Kanji name based on this meaning is 小 (Shō). It is pronounced as "sho-u". The Kanji character 小 means "small".

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