Name to katakana converter
Type the name the way it is spoken. The converter maps that sound onto katakana, the Japanese syllabary used for foreign names.
Name in katakana
- Katakana
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- Romanized reading
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How a name becomes katakana
Japanese does not translate the meaning. It repeats the sound with available syllables, so L becomes an R-row character and extra vowels appear after many consonants.
Particles such as da, de, and dos stay short and are split with a middle dot (・), the usual cut on Japanese forms.
For a badge, artwork, or class roster, copy the katakana and confirm the reading with someone who reads Japanese.
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn’t it match the original spelling?
Japanese has no exact L, nasal ão, or V. The closest syllables are used instead, such as ラ for L.
Is katakana the same as kanji?
No. Kanji carries meaning and is rarely right for a Brazilian name. Katakana only records sound.
Can I use this on a passport?
No. Official documents follow the civil romanization. Katakana is for badges, class, art, and introductions in Japan.
The conversion follows sound, not translation. Names with English spelling and Portuguese pronunciation may need a different starting language.