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Aomi 明歩 – Japanese girl given name

Aomi (明歩) is read あおみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 明歩, the characters mean: bright + walk. This reading can be written with at least 29 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 27 strokes in total.

How to write Aomi in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
明歩あおみbright + walk16
青実あおみblue + reality16
青海あおみblue + sea17
青美あおみblue + beauty17
藍海あおみindigo + sea27
葵海あおみhollyhock + sea21

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Aomi

明
bright, light
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: メイ、ミョウ、ミン Kun: あ、あか、あき
歩
walk, counter for steps
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ホ、ブ、フ Kun: ある、あゆ
青
blue, green
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1
On: セイ、ショウ Kun: あお
実
reality, truth, seed, fruit
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ジツ、シツ Kun: み、みの、まこと
海
sea, ocean
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: カイ Kun: うみ

Aomi in different scripts

RomajiAomi
Hiraganaあおみ
Katakanaアオミ
Kanji (most common)明歩

Full name examples

How to pronounce Aomi

Break it into 2 parts: ao · mi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あおみ.

Questions about Aomi

What does Aomi mean in Japanese?

Aomi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 明歩, combines these meanings: bright + walk. Other spellings include 青実 (blue + reality), 青海 (blue + sea), 青美 (blue + beauty).

How do you write Aomi in kanji?

The most common way is 明歩 (あおみ). It can also be written 青実, 青海, 青美, 藍海, 葵海.

How do you write Aomi in katakana?

Aomi is アオミ in katakana and あおみ in hiragana.

Is Aomi a boy or girl name?

Aomi is mostly used for girls.

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