Name Initials
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The three scripts use different rules, which is why this tool exists. English abbreviates the given names and keeps the surname (`JRR Tolkien`, or `JRRT`). Chinese has no spaces, so each character gets a letter (`Zhang San` → `ZS`, `Ouyang Xiu` → `OYX`). Japanese takes the first letter of the surname and of the given name (`Yamada Taro` → `YT`). Automatic mode judges by script; Han-only names (common in both Chinese and Japanese) count as Chinese, so pick Japanese explicitly when needed. Chinese uses a compound-surname table (Ouyang, Sima, Shangguan, Zhuge …) to recognise surnames of more than one character; without it `Ouyang Xiu` would be split wrongly. Japanese kanji use a table of common readings, with a pinyin fallback that is labelled. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Features
- Three scripts, three rules: Chinese per character, English given-name initials, Japanese surname and given
- Automatic mode by script, or force a rule
- A built-in Chinese compound-surname table (50+) with the detected surname shown in the result
- English choice of keeping the surname spelled out or initialling it
- Letter case: uppercase, lowercase or keep as-is
- Separator: none, dot or space
- One name per line, each row copyable on its own
How to use
- Paste names one per line
- Choose the name rule (or leave Automatic)
- Set the letter case, separator and English surname handling
- Initials appear immediately, with any compound surname called out
FAQ
- Why can it not tell Chinese and Japanese names apart?
- A Han-only name looks identical to a Chinese name by script, so the computer cannot judge reliably. Automatic mode treats Han as Chinese; pick Japanese explicitly for Japanese names.
- How many compound surnames are covered?
- More than 50 common ones. When a rare compound surname is missed, the result states which surname was detected, so it is easy to see and correct.
- What is the difference between JRRT and JRR Tolkien?
- The first initials the surname as well; the second keeps it spelled out. Both are common, so it is an option rather than a decision made for you.
- Is anything uploaded?
- No. It is all computed in memory in your browser, no request is made, and it works offline.
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