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Ayumi 歩美 – Japanese girl given name
Ayumi (歩美) is read あゆみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 歩美, the characters mean: walk + beauty. This reading can be written with at least 496 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Ayumi
Ayumi comes from the verb ayumu, to walk. 歩美 reads as walking toward beauty, and the name suggests steady progress, one step at a time.
How to write Ayumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歩美 | あゆみ | walk + beauty | 17 |
| 歩 | あゆみ | walk | 8 |
| 方実 | あゆみ | direction + reality | 12 |
| 会美 | あゆみ | meeting + beauty | 15 |
| 方美 | あゆみ | direction + beauty | 13 |
| 一歩 | あゆみ | one + walk | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ayumi
Ayumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Ayumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あゆみ |
| Katakana | アユミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 歩美 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城歩美, ゆうき あゆみ)
- Ayumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野歩美, こうの あゆみ)
- Ayumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧歩美, まき あゆみ)
How to pronounce Ayumi
Break it into 2 parts: ayu · 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 あゆみ.
Questions about Ayumi
What does Ayumi mean in Japanese?
Ayumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 歩美, combines these meanings: walk + beauty. Other spellings include 歩 (walk), 方実 (direction + reality), 会美 (meeting + beauty).
How do you write Ayumi in kanji?
The most common way is 歩美 (あゆみ). It can also be written 歩, 方実, 会美, 方美, 一歩.
How do you write Ayumi in katakana?
Ayumi is アユミ in katakana and あゆみ in hiragana.
Is Ayumi a boy or girl name?
Ayumi is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 歩
歩: walk, counter for steps
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