Rudolph in Japanese
Rudolph, when pronounced "roo-dolf", is ルドルフ (rudorufu) in katakana.
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Rudolph in katakana and hiragana, composed from Master Takase's brushwork
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This spelling is shared by Emmy-winning actress and comedian Maya Rudolph (マーヤ・ルドルフ), songwriter, musician, music publisher, and producer Richard Rudolph (リチャード・ルドルフ), and athlete Wilma Rudolph (ウィルマ・ルドルフ). This is also the spelling used by architect Paul Rudolph (ポール・ルドルフ).
Modern katakana was extended to write foreign words and names more faithfully. Rudolph pronounced roo-dolf in katakana is ルドルフ read rudorufu. Hiragana るどるふ offers a softer, flowing line.
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Designs of Rudolph
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Name and Phrase
"Rudolph is My Love," "Rudolph is My Life," "Rudolph is My Soulmate" — each composed in Japanese calligraphy by Master Takase.
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Meaning
The kanji 名狼 (meirō) meaning "famous wolf" — rendered in six calligraphy styles by Master Takase.
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Name and Meaning
These designs capture both the pronunciation of Rudolph in kana and the meaning “Famous Wolf” in kanji - beautifully translating both aspects of the name.
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