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Hifumi 比文 – Japanese girl given name
Hifumi (比文) is read ひふみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 比文, the characters mean: compare + sentence. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Hifumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 比文 | ひふみ | compare + sentence | 8 |
| 陽文 | ひふみ | sunshine + sentence | 16 |
| 灯文 | ひふみ | lamp + sentence | 10 |
| 妃文 | ひふみ | queen + sentence | 10 |
| 妃史 | ひふみ | queen + history | 11 |
| 斐文 | ひふみ | beautiful + sentence | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hifumi
Hifumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hifumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひふみ |
| Katakana | ヒフミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 比文 |
Full name examples
- Hifumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城比文, ゆうき ひふみ)
- Hifumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野比文, こうの ひふみ)
- Hifumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧比文, まき ひふみ)
How to pronounce Hifumi
Break it into 3 parts: hi · fu · 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 ひふみ.
Questions about Hifumi
What does Hifumi mean in Japanese?
Hifumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 比文, combines these meanings: compare + sentence. Other spellings include 陽文 (sunshine + sentence), 灯文 (lamp + sentence), 妃文 (queen + sentence).
How do you write Hifumi in kanji?
The most common way is 比文 (ひふみ). It can also be written 陽文, 灯文, 妃文, 妃史, 斐文.
How do you write Hifumi in katakana?
Hifumi is ヒフミ in katakana and ひふみ in hiragana.
Is Hifumi a boy or girl name?
Hifumi is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Light and sun
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比: compare, race, ratio
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