イタチ
Your name
Itachi
in Japanese
The default way to write Itachi in Japanese is イタチ — a phonetic katakana spelling that captures the sound and signals, instantly to a Japanese reader, that the name comes from elsewhere. But katakana is only one of three answers Japanese gives to a foreign name.
Below, we show all three. First the official katakana. Then a set of meaning kanji chosen to express what Itachi actually means at the root — Itachi is a Japanese given name (notably from the character Uchiha Itachi in Naruto). Finally a set of ateji, the playful tradition where the kanji match the sound and tell their own small story underneath.
Katakana — Phonetic
How Itachi is most commonly written in Japanese — used on official documents, business cards, and signage.
Meaning Kanji — Etymology
"Itachi" means: Itachi is a Japanese given name (notably from the character Uchiha Itachi in Naruto). The word 'itachi' (鼬) literally means 'weasel' in Japanese — a swift, clever, and resourceful animal. As a name it evokes agility, sharp intelligence, and quiet strength.
勇知
Itachi
勇 (i, courage/bravery) + 知 (chi, wisdom/knowledge) — a brave and wise soul, capturing the weasel's bold cunning.
威立
Itachi
威 (i, dignity/authority) + 立 (tachi, to stand) — one who stands with dignity and presence, reflecting quiet strength.
偉達
Itachi
偉 (i, great/admirable) + 達 (tachi, to attain/master) — a great achiever, one who reaches mastery through skill and resolve.
Ateji — Sound + Meaning
Where the sound matches and the kanji tell their own small story. The Edo scholars and modern manga authors both played this game.
井太地
Itachi
井 (i, well) + 太 (ta, thick/grand) + 地 (chi, earth/land) — 'grand earth by the well,' a grounded and traditional feel evoking a steadfast home.
煌月血
Itachi
Mystical/cool variant: 煌 (i, sparkle/shine) + 月 (ta...
苺愛智
Itachi
Cute variant: 苺 (i, strawberry) + 愛 (a...
Not sure which form to use?
Katakana, meaning kanji, and ateji each belong to a different part of Japanese life — official paperwork, calligraphy and gifts, signatures and wordplay. Our full guide walks through when to reach for each one.
Read the guide: the three ways to write your name in Japanese →
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