How to Write Your Name in Aurebesh

The Quick Way: Use the Translator

Type your name into the Aurebesh Translator and it converts instantly. The translator handles dipthongs automatically, so you get accurate output without needing to know the alphabet.

Once you have the result, you can download it as a PNG (for sharing) or SVG (for printing or tattoos — SVG scales to any size without losing quality).

The Thing Most People Get Wrong: Dipthongs

Aurebesh has 12 two-letter combinations called dipthongs that each map to a single glyph. If your name contains any of these, they should be one character in Aurebesh — not two:

Some examples of how this affects real names:

• Ethan → E + TH + A + N (4 glyphs, not 5)
• Chelsea → CH + E + L + S + E + A (6 glyphs, not 7)
• Shawn → SH + A + W + N (4 glyphs, not 5)
• Ngozi → NG + O + Z + I (4 glyphs, not 5)

Most Aurebesh translators online skip this step entirely. That's why you'll see Aurebesh tattoos in the wild that are technically wrong — the person used a translator that treated every letter separately.

Tattoo Checklist

If you're getting an Aurebesh tattoo, run through this before you commit:

• Use a translator that handles dipthongs (this one does)
• Download as SVG — cleaner lines at any size, no pixelation
• Bring the Aurebesh Alphabet Chart to your tattoo artist so they can verify each glyph
• Double-check the glyph count matches what you expect given your name's dipthongs
• Consider adding the English spelling underneath — Aurebesh is readable to other fans, but not everyone

Writing Other Things in Aurebesh

Names are the most popular use, but people also translate:

• Star Wars quotes ("May the Force be with you" is a popular tattoo)
• Dates (birthdays, anniversaries) for subtle Star Wars-themed tattoos
• Cosplay prop labels — helmet displays, datapad screens, signage
• Custom Star Wars party invitations and decorations

The translator works for any English text, not just names. Just type it in and download.