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Ayame 文目 – Japanese girl given name
Ayame (文目) is read あやめ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 文目, the characters mean: sentence + eye. This reading can be written with at least 71 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Ayame
Ayame (菖蒲 or 綾女) is the iris flower. Irises were hung on the Boys' Festival in May to ward off evil, so the flower carries old protective meaning.
How to write Ayame in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 文目 | あやめ | sentence + eye | 9 |
| 文女 | あやめ | sentence + woman | 7 |
| 殺女 | あやめ | kill + woman | 13 |
| 文愛 | あやめ | sentence + love | 17 |
| 恵人 | あやめ | favor + person | 12 |
| 彩明 | あやめ | coloring + bright | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ayame
Ayame in different scripts
| Romaji | Ayame |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あやめ |
| Katakana | アヤメ |
| Kanji (most common) | 文目 |
Full name examples
- Ayame Yuki (Japanese order: 結城文目, ゆうき あやめ)
- Ayame Kono (Japanese order: 河野文目, こうの あやめ)
- Ayame Maki (Japanese order: 牧文目, まき あやめ)
How to pronounce Ayame
Break it into 2 parts: aya · me. 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 あやめ.
Questions about Ayame
What does Ayame mean in Japanese?
Ayame has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 文目, combines these meanings: sentence + eye. Other spellings include 文女 (sentence + woman), 殺女 (kill + woman), 文愛 (sentence + love).
How do you write Ayame in kanji?
The most common way is 文目 (あやめ). It can also be written 文女, 殺女, 文愛, 恵人, 彩明.
How do you write Ayame in katakana?
Ayame is アヤメ in katakana and あやめ in hiragana.
Is Ayame a boy or girl name?
Ayame is mostly used for girls.
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