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Hime 日女 – Japanese girl given name
Hime (日女) is read ひめ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 日女, the characters mean: day + woman. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Hime in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日女 | ひめ | day + woman | 7 |
| 一女 | ひめ | one + woman | 4 |
| 一愛 | ひめ | one + love | 14 |
| 陽女 | ひめ | sunshine + woman | 15 |
| 日姫 | ひめ | day + princess | 14 |
| 氷女 | ひめ | icicle + woman | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hime
Hime in different scripts
| Romaji | Hime |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひめ |
| Katakana | ヒメ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日女 |
Full name examples
- Hime Yuki (Japanese order: 結城日女, ゆうき ひめ)
- Hime Kono (Japanese order: 河野日女, こうの ひめ)
- Hime Maki (Japanese order: 牧日女, まき ひめ)
How to pronounce Hime
Break it into 2 parts: hi · me. 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 ひめ.
Questions about Hime
What does Hime mean in Japanese?
Hime has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日女, combines these meanings: day + woman. Other spellings include 一女 (one + woman), 一愛 (one + love), 陽女 (sunshine + woman).
How do you write Hime in kanji?
The most common way is 日女 (ひめ). It can also be written 一女, 一愛, 陽女, 日姫, 氷女.
How do you write Hime in katakana?
Hime is ヒメ in katakana and ひめ in hiragana.
Is Hime a boy or girl name?
Hime is mostly used for girls.
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