Yvonne (ibon) in Japanese

The name Yvonne in Japanese Katakana is イボン which in romaji is ibon. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Yvonne in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is いぼん.

How do you write Yvonne in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name that sounds similar to "yvonne" (romaji: "ibon") is 伊朋 (pronounced i-bo-n). The kanji 伊 means "this", 朋 means "companion".

The western meaning of the name Yvonne is "yew tree". The closest matching Kanji name based on this meaning is 柚子 (Yuzu). It is pronounced "yu-zu" and the kanji mean "yuzu citrus fruit".

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