1000 Popular American Male Names in Japanese Katakana

1000 Popular American Male Names in Japanese Katakana

This book presents 1000 of the most popular American male names, as published by the U.S. Social Security Administration, transliterated into Japanese katakana.

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This book serves as both a reference and a learning tool for anyone curious about how English names are represented in Japanese writing.

Katakana is one of the three writing systems used in Japanese. It is primarily used to write words borrowed from other languages, foreign names, and onomatopoeic expressions. In this book, katakana is used to represent the sounds of American names as they would typically be written and pronounced in Japanese.

Japanese transliteration follows sound, not meaning. Each English syllable is approximated using the closest Japanese sounds, resulting in katakana spellings that capture pronunciation rather than spelling. For example, David becomes デイビッド (Deibiddo), and Michael becomes マイケル (Maikeru). Some variations may exist depending on context, regional pronunciation, or personal preference.

You can use this book to:

  • Discover how your name or your friends’ names are written in Japanese.
  • Compare sound patterns and learn common katakana conventions.
  • Gain insight into how Japanese represents foreign names phonetically.
  • Inspire artwork, calligraphy, or creative writing projects.

The list is arranged alphabetically by English name. Katakana spellings follow standard modern usage.

Note: Katakana names in this book are provided for learning, reference, and inspiration only. 
For professional naming advice or formal applications, consult a naming specialist at GoodCharacters.com.

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