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Hayami 早水 – Japanese girl given name
Hayami (早水) is read はやみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 早水, the characters mean: early + water. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Hayami
Hayami (早美) joins early or fast with beauty. It can be used for either sex.
How to write Hayami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 早水 | はやみ | early + water | 10 |
| 早美 | はやみ | early + beauty | 15 |
| 早未 | はやみ | early + un- | 11 |
| 早己 | はやみ | early + self | 9 |
| 迅実 | はやみ | swift + reality | 14 |
| 逸美 | はやみ | deviate + beauty | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hayami
Hayami in different scripts
| Romaji | Hayami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はやみ |
| Katakana | ハヤミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 早水 |
Full name examples
- Hayami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城早水, ゆうき はやみ)
- Hayami Kono (Japanese order: 河野早水, こうの はやみ)
- Hayami Maki (Japanese order: 牧早水, まき はやみ)
How to pronounce Hayami
Break it into 2 parts: haya · 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 はやみ.
Questions about Hayami
What does Hayami mean in Japanese?
Hayami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 早水, combines these meanings: early + water. Other spellings include 早美 (early + beauty), 早未 (early + un-), 早己 (early + self).
How do you write Hayami in kanji?
The most common way is 早水 (はやみ). It can also be written 早美, 早未, 早己, 迅実, 逸美.
How do you write Hayami in katakana?
Hayami is ハヤミ in katakana and はやみ in hiragana.
Is Hayami a boy or girl name?
Hayami is mostly used for girls.
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早: early, fast
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