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Eishi 衛子 – Japanese boy given name
Eishi (衛子) is read えいし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 衛子, the characters mean: defense + child. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Eishi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 衛子 | えいし | defense + child | 19 |
| 映子 | えいし | reflect + child | 12 |
| 英子 | えいし | England + child | 11 |
| 影子 | えいし | shadow + child | 18 |
| 衛史 | えいし | defense + history | 21 |
| 映史 | えいし | reflect + history | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eishi
Eishi in different scripts
| Romaji | Eishi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えいし |
| Katakana | エイシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 衛子 |
Full name examples
- Eishi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城衛子, ゆうき えいし)
- Eishi Kono (Japanese order: 河野衛子, こうの えいし)
- Eishi Maki (Japanese order: 牧衛子, まき えいし)
How to pronounce Eishi
Break it into 2 parts: ei · shi. 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 えいし.
Questions about Eishi
What does Eishi mean in Japanese?
Eishi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 衛子, combines these meanings: defense + child. Other spellings include 映子 (reflect + child), 英子 (England + child), 影子 (shadow + child).
How do you write Eishi in kanji?
The most common way is 衛子 (えいし). It can also be written 映子, 英子, 影子, 衛史, 映史.
How do you write Eishi in katakana?
Eishi is エイシ in katakana and えいし in hiragana.
Is Eishi a boy or girl name?
Eishi is mostly used for boys.
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衛: defense, protection
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