Rudolph in Japanese
Rudolph, when pronounced "roo-dolfr as in redoo as in bootd as in dogo as in gol as in lovef as in fun", is ルドルフ (rudorufu) in Japanese.
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Famous Names: 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).
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Rudolph in Hiragana / Katakana
Modern katakana was extended to write foreign words and names more faithfully. Rudolph pronounced roo-dolfr as in redoo as in bootd as in dogo as in gol as in lovef as in fun in katakana is ルドルフ read rudorufu. Hiragana るどるふ offers a softer, flowing line.
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Name and Phrase
"Rudolph Family is My Life," "Rudolph Family Bonds are Forever" — each composed in Japanese calligraphy by Master Takase.
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Meaning
The kanji 名狼 (meirou) 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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