In Kanji

Kelly

Kelly in Japanese kanji, printed on a hoodie. Ready to order.

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Two versions, in the shop now — the same sounds, written two different ways. Pick one.

Kelly in kanji (穢離威) on a hoodie

The dark one

KELLY

$54.99

KEケ穢RIリ離Iイ威

defilement · to be parted · a commanding presence

Kelly in kanji (慶莉唯) on a hoodie

The kind one

KELLY

$54.99

KEケ慶RIリ莉Iイ唯

celebration · jasmine · the only one

Here are 5 ways Kelly could be written. Japanese has thousands of characters, and several can carry the same sound — so a name can be written more than one way, and each way means something different. Here is what each one actually says.

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Kelly in kanji, on a hoodie, tee, mug or sticker

Pick any of the versions below — the kind ones or the dark ones — and it goes on the item you choose. Printed in the US when you order.

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Ceramic mug, 11oz $19.99 or 15oz $24.99. Free shipping within the US. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Printed to order in the USA.

慶莉唯ケ・リ・イ
Good meaning
慶
ケ

Literal meaning

celebration

Good meaning
莉
リ

Literal meaning

jasmine

Good meaning
唯
イ

Literal meaning

the only one

Good meaning
剣黎猪ケ・リ・イ
Neutral meaning
剣
ケ

Literal meaning

a straight, double-edged sword

Good meaningStrong
黎
リ

Literal meaning

dark; black

Good meaningStrong

Usage note: In the compound 黎明, the word means dawn. That is not the standalone definition of 黎.

The story behind this design

A wish for a new dawn beyond the long night.

A creative wish, not a literal translation.

猪
イ

Literal meaning

a wild boar

Neutral meaningStrong
穢離威ケ・リ・イ
Dark meaning
穢
ケ

Literal meaning

defilement

Dark meaning
離
リ

Literal meaning

to be parted

Dark meaning
威
イ

Literal meaning

a commanding presence

Dark meaningStrong
芥里猪ケ・リ・イ
Neutral meaning
芥
ケ

Literal meaning

dust, the smallest thing there is

Neutral meaning
里
リ

Literal meaning

the village you come home to

Neutral meaning
猪
イ

Literal meaning

a wild boar

Neutral meaningStrong
圭璃衣ケ・リ・イ
Good meaning
圭
ケ

Literal meaning

a jade tablet held at court

Good meaning
璃
リ

Literal meaning

coloured glass

Good meaning
衣
イ

Literal meaning

garment, robe

Good meaning

Another meaning

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The same sounds can be written with other characters — kinder ones, darker ones. Swap any of them until it says what you want, then put it on a hoodie, a tee, a mug or a sticker.

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