In Kanji
Here are 5 ways Stella 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.
Yes, you can buy it
Stella 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.
Hoodie
$54.99
T-Shirt
$29.99
Mug
$19.99
Sticker
$6.99
Giving this to Stella?
Ceramic mug, 11oz $19.99 or 15oz $24.99. Free shipping within the US. Dishwasher & microwave safe. Printed to order in the USA.
Literal meaning
long life, congratulation
Good meaningLiteral meaning
to shine; radiance
Good meaningThe story behind this design
May your own light shine.
A creative wish, not a literal translation.
Literal meaning
orchid
Good meaningLiteral meaning
overwhelming, in the way that stops you
Neutral meaningStrongLiteral meaning
emperor
Good meaningStrongLiteral meaning
disorder
Dark meaningStrongLiteral meaning
a den
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
to shine; radiance
Good meaningThe story behind this design
May your own light shine.
A creative wish, not a literal translation.
Literal meaning
to fall
Dark meaningLiteral meaning
the one in charge
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
hand
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
fine woven silk
Neutral meaningLiteral meaning
plain, just as it is
Good meaningLiteral meaning
the sky, and heaven
Good meaningLiteral meaning
good, fine
Good meaningAnother meaning
Want Stella to say something else?
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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