Wil (wiru) in Japanese

The name Wil in Japanese Katakana is ヰル which in romaji is wiru. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Wil in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is ゐる.

How do you write Wil in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name that sounds similar to "wil" is 呉 (pronounced "go-u"). This kanji can mean "give" or "offer".

The western meaning of the name "Wil" is derived from the Germanic name Willahelm, which means "resolute protector". The closest matching Kanji name based on this meaning is 慎一 (Shin-ichi), which is pronounced "shin-ee-chee". The kanji 慎 (Shin) means "prudent" or "discreet", and 一 (Ichi) means "one". Together, the name 慎一 (Shin-ichi) means "prudent and single-minded".

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