Brian in Japanese
Brian, when pronounced "brie-an", is ブライアン (buraian) in katakana.
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Brian in katakana and hiragana, composed from Master Takase's brushwork
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This spelling is shared by Grammy-winning musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Brian Wilson (ブライアン・ウィルソン), British musician, music producer, music theorist and visual artist Brian Eno (ブライアン・イーノ), and English football player and manager Brian Clough (ブライアン・クラフ). It's also the katakana spelling for British personal manager and impresario Brian Epstein (ブライアン・エプスタイン).
Modern katakana was extended to write foreign words and names more faithfully. Brian pronounced brie-an in katakana is ブライアン read buraian. Hiragana ぶらいあん offers a softer, flowing line.
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Designs of Brian
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Name and Phrase
"Brian is My Love," "Brian is My Life," "Brian is My Soulmate" — each composed in Japanese calligraphy by Master Takase.
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Meaning
Brian has 3 well-documented meanings.
The kanji 強力 (kyōryoku) meaning "strong" — rendered in six calligraphy styles by Master Takase.
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Name and Meaning
These designs capture both the pronunciation of Brian in kana and the meaning “Strong” in kanji - beautifully translating both aspects of the name.
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