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Eiki 英気 – Japanese girl given name
Eiki (英気) is read えいき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 英気, the characters mean: England + spirit. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Eiki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 英気 | えいき | England + spirit | 14 |
| 英機 | えいき | England + loom | 24 |
| 英記 | えいき | England + scribe | 18 |
| 英企 | えいき | England + undertake | 14 |
| 英器 | えいき | England + utensil | 23 |
| 永機 | えいき | eternity + loom | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eiki
Eiki in different scripts
| Romaji | Eiki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えいき |
| Katakana | エイキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 英気 |
Full name examples
- Eiki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城英気, ゆうき えいき)
- Eiki Kono (Japanese order: 河野英気, こうの えいき)
- Eiki Maki (Japanese order: 牧英気, まき えいき)
How to pronounce Eiki
Break it into 2 parts: ei · 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 えいき.
Questions about Eiki
What does Eiki mean in Japanese?
Eiki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 英気, combines these meanings: England + spirit. Other spellings include 英機 (England + loom), 英記 (England + scribe), 英企 (England + undertake).
How do you write Eiki in kanji?
The most common way is 英気 (えいき). It can also be written 英機, 英記, 英企, 英器, 永機.
How do you write Eiki in katakana?
Eiki is エイキ in katakana and えいき in hiragana.
Is Eiki a boy or girl name?
Eiki is mostly used for girls.
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英: England, English, hero
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