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Ei 江以 – Japanese girl given name
Ei (江以) is read えい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 江以, the characters mean: creek + by means of. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Ei in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 江以 | えい | creek + by means of | 11 |
| 恵以 | えい | favor + by means of | 15 |
| 映依 | えい | reflect + reliant | 17 |
| 愛依 | えい | love + reliant | 21 |
| 衛衣 | えい | defense + garment | 22 |
| 永依 | えい | eternity + reliant | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ei
Ei in different scripts
| Romaji | Ei |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えい |
| Katakana | エイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 江以 |
Full name examples
- Ei Yuki (Japanese order: 結城江以, ゆうき えい)
- Ei Kono (Japanese order: 河野江以, こうの えい)
- Ei Maki (Japanese order: 牧江以, まき えい)
How to pronounce Ei
Break it into 1 parts: ei. 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 えい.
Questions about Ei
What does Ei mean in Japanese?
Ei has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 江以, combines these meanings: creek + by means of. Other spellings include 恵以 (favor + by means of), 映依 (reflect + reliant), 愛依 (love + reliant).
How do you write Ei in kanji?
The most common way is 江以 (えい). It can also be written 恵以, 映依, 愛依, 衛衣, 永依.
How do you write Ei in katakana?
Ei is エイ in katakana and えい in hiragana.
Is Ei a boy or girl name?
Ei is mostly used for girls.
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江: creek, inlet, bay
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