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Ayuki 歩生 – Japanese girl given name
Ayuki (歩生) is read あゆき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 歩生, the characters mean: walk + life. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Ayuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歩生 | あゆき | walk + life | 13 |
| 歩来 | あゆき | walk + come | 15 |
| 歩機 | あゆき | walk + loom | 24 |
| 歩記 | あゆき | walk + scribe | 18 |
| 歩喜 | あゆき | walk + rejoice | 20 |
| 歩紀 | あゆき | walk + chronicle | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ayuki
Ayuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Ayuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あゆき |
| Katakana | アユキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 歩生 |
Full name examples
- Ayuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城歩生, ゆうき あゆき)
- Ayuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野歩生, こうの あゆき)
- Ayuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧歩生, まき あゆき)
How to pronounce Ayuki
Break it into 2 parts: ayu · ki. 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 あゆき.
Questions about Ayuki
What does Ayuki mean in Japanese?
Ayuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 歩生, combines these meanings: walk + life. Other spellings include 歩来 (walk + come), 歩機 (walk + loom), 歩記 (walk + scribe).
How do you write Ayuki in kanji?
The most common way is 歩生 (あゆき). It can also be written 歩来, 歩機, 歩記, 歩喜, 歩紀.
How do you write Ayuki in katakana?
Ayuki is アユキ in katakana and あゆき in hiragana.
Is Ayuki a boy or girl name?
Ayuki is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 歩
歩: walk, counter for steps
Names with a similar sound
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.