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Ema 絵馬 – Japanese girl given name
Ema (絵馬) is read えま and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 絵馬, the characters mean: picture + horse. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Ema
Ema (絵馬 or 笑茉) is also the name for the wooden plaques where wishes are written at shrines.
How to write Ema in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 絵馬 | えま | picture + horse | 22 |
| 笑茉 | えま | laugh + jasmine | 18 |
| 恵麻 | えま | favor + hemp | 21 |
| 映真 | えま | reflect + true | 19 |
| 円舞 | えま | circle + dance | 19 |
| 愛真 | えま | love + true | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ema
Ema in different scripts
| Romaji | Ema |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えま |
| Katakana | エマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 絵馬 |
Full name examples
- Ema Yuki (Japanese order: 結城絵馬, ゆうき えま)
- Ema Kono (Japanese order: 河野絵馬, こうの えま)
- Ema Maki (Japanese order: 牧絵馬, まき えま)
How to pronounce Ema
Break it into 2 parts: e · ma. 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 えま.
Questions about Ema
What does Ema mean in Japanese?
Ema has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 絵馬, combines these meanings: picture + horse. Other spellings include 笑茉 (laugh + jasmine), 恵麻 (favor + hemp), 映真 (reflect + true).
How do you write Ema in kanji?
The most common way is 絵馬 (えま). It can also be written 笑茉, 恵麻, 映真, 円舞, 愛真.
How do you write Ema in katakana?
Ema is エマ in katakana and えま in hiragana.
Is Ema a boy or girl name?
Ema is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Love and kindness
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絵: picture, drawing, painting
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