Scroll down to see more original designs of Edna in Japanese The name Edna when pronounced ed-nah in Japanese is   which is read edona. Edna Japanese Tattoo and Kanji Art by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase 
Edna and non-Japanese names in general are properly translated to Japanese using katakana. Translations to katakana are phonetic and so the pronunciation, not the spelling, is important. Katakana symbols, just like English letters, have no meaning. So you don't have to worry about the name translations having any bad or unintended interpretations. And while my art is original, the translations we use are all standard and well documented. We even provide completely independent references so you can easily confirm the Japanese translation for yourself. We want you to be as happy with the art as you are with our translations! And, as always, should you have any questions, please contact us We also offer the name Edna in hiragana which, strictly speaking, is not standard. Hiragana was created by the poetesses of the Heian period as a more feminine, flowing version of katakana. Today Japanese male and female names may be written in hiragana though it is more common for females. Edna in hiragana is   . Translations You Can Trust You can confirm the Japanese translation of Edna using Jeffrey's J/E Dictionary at Edna. The popular Japanese site Movie Goo has a list of celebrities named Edna translated to Japanese. Learn more about the etymology of Edna at Babynamer and BehindTheName. Edna's meaning can also be confirmed on page 344 in The Comprehensive Dictionary of English & Hebrew First Names by Alfred J. Kolatch. Edna's meaning can also be confirmed on page 84 in A Dictionary of First Names (Oxford Paperback Reference) by Hanks, Hardcastle, and Hodges. Order as Original Art, Graphic Art or as a Tattoo For Tattoos: Immediately get your tattoo design - As soon as you order you will be given a link to get the design. There is no waiting!And we provide you with everything you need for the perfect Japanese tattoo including the line art (also called a stencil) that your tattoo artist will need to correctly ink the design. Just print the design and take it to your favorite tattoo artist. Getting the perfect Japanese Tattoo is now safe and easy! Original Art 
We are also pleased to offer Edna in Japanese as an original work of art personally created by Master Takase when your order is placed. This beautiful work of art will be completed in about two days and shipped from Takase Studios from the beautiful state of Washington. We have several options for unframed art and one framed option. Each is on handmade Japanese paper which we purchase directly from papermakers in Kochi Japan. This unique paper is perfect for Western-style framing and really brings out the beauty of the brush strokes. If you have any questions please contact us |