In Kanji

Paul

Here are 4 ways Paul 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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Paul in kanji, on a hoodie, tee, mug or sticker

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歩瑠ポ・ル
Good meaning
歩
ポ

Literal meaning

to walk, a step

Good meaning
瑠
ル

Literal meaning

lapis lazuli

Good meaning
歩劉ポ・ル
Neutral meaning
歩
ポ

Literal meaning

to walk, a step

Good meaning
劉
ル

Literal meaning

a broad axe

Neutral meaningStrong
暴瑠ポ・ル
Dark meaning
暴
ポ

Literal meaning

violent, out of control

Dark meaning
瑠
ル

Literal meaning

lapis lazuli

Good meaning
暴琉ポ・ル
Dark meaning
暴
ポ

Literal meaning

violent, out of control

Dark meaning
琉
ル

Literal meaning

a precious stone

Good meaning

Another meaning

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