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Ai 愛 – Japanese girl given name
Ai (愛) is read あい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 愛, the characters mean: love. This reading can be written with at least 138 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Ai
Ai means love (愛) or indigo (藍). It is only two sounds long, so it is easy to say in any language.
How to write Ai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 愛 | あい | love | 13 |
| 藍 | あい | indigo | 18 |
| 亜衣 | あい | Asia + garment | 13 |
| 会子 | あい | meeting + child | 9 |
| 明生 | あい | bright + life | 13 |
| 安以 | あい | relax + by means of | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ai
Ai in different scripts
| Romaji | Ai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あい |
| Katakana | アイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 愛 |
Full name examples
- Ai Yuki (Japanese order: 結城愛, ゆうき あい)
- Ai Kono (Japanese order: 河野愛, こうの あい)
- Ai Maki (Japanese order: 牧愛, まき あい)
How to pronounce Ai
Break it into 1 parts: ai. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written あい.
Questions about Ai
What does Ai mean in Japanese?
Ai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 愛, combines these meanings: love. Other spellings include 藍 (indigo), 亜衣 (Asia + garment), 会子 (meeting + child).
How do you write Ai in kanji?
The most common way is 愛 (あい). It can also be written 藍, 亜衣, 会子, 明生, 安以.
How do you write Ai in katakana?
Ai is アイ in katakana and あい in hiragana.
Is Ai a boy or girl name?
Ai is mostly used for girls.
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愛: love, affection, favourite
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