Brian in Japanese
Brian, when pronounced "bri-an", is ブリアン (burian) in katakana.
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Brian in katakana and hiragana, composed from Master Takase's brushwork
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This translation is used by Uruguayan footballer Bria Rodríguez (ブリアン・ロドリゲス), Danish road bicycle racer, born 1981 Brian Vandborg (ブリアン・ヴァンドボーグ), and Uruguayan association football player Brian Ocampo (ブリアン・オカンポ).
Modern katakana was extended to write foreign words and names more faithfully. Brian pronounced bri-an in katakana is ブリアン read burian. Hiragana ぶりあん 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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