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Ibu 今生 – Japanese girl given name
Ibu (今生) is read いぶ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 今生, the characters mean: now + life. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Ibu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 今生 | いぶ | now + life | 9 |
| 以歩 | いぶ | by means of + walk | 13 |
| 五舞 | いぶ | five + dance | 19 |
| 以舞 | いぶ | by means of + dance | 20 |
| 衣生 | いぶ | garment + life | 11 |
| 伊歩 | いぶ | Italy + walk | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ibu
Ibu in different scripts
| Romaji | Ibu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いぶ |
| Katakana | イブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 今生 |
Full name examples
- Ibu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城今生, ゆうき いぶ)
- Ibu Kono (Japanese order: 河野今生, こうの いぶ)
- Ibu Maki (Japanese order: 牧今生, まき いぶ)
How to pronounce Ibu
Break it into 2 parts: i · bu. 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 いぶ.
Questions about Ibu
What does Ibu mean in Japanese?
Ibu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 今生, combines these meanings: now + life. Other spellings include 以歩 (by means of + walk), 五舞 (five + dance), 以舞 (by means of + dance).
How do you write Ibu in kanji?
The most common way is 今生 (いぶ). It can also be written 以歩, 五舞, 以舞, 衣生, 伊歩.
How do you write Ibu in katakana?
Ibu is イブ in katakana and いぶ in hiragana.
Is Ibu a boy or girl name?
Ibu is mostly used for girls.
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