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Itoe 愛映 – Japanese girl given name
Itoe (愛映) is read いとえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 愛映, the characters mean: love + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Itoe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 愛映 | いとえ | love + reflect | 22 |
| 愛絵 | いとえ | love + picture | 25 |
| 愛恵 | いとえ | love + favor | 23 |
| 糸重 | いとえ | thread + heavy | 15 |
| 糸衛 | いとえ | thread + defense | 22 |
| 糸映 | いとえ | thread + reflect | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Itoe
Itoe in different scripts
| Romaji | Itoe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いとえ |
| Katakana | イトエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 愛映 |
Full name examples
- Itoe Yuki (Japanese order: 結城愛映, ゆうき いとえ)
- Itoe Kono (Japanese order: 河野愛映, こうの いとえ)
- Itoe Maki (Japanese order: 牧愛映, まき いとえ)
How to pronounce Itoe
Break it into 2 parts: i · toe. 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 いとえ.
Questions about Itoe
What does Itoe mean in Japanese?
Itoe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 愛映, combines these meanings: love + reflect. Other spellings include 愛絵 (love + picture), 愛恵 (love + favor), 糸重 (thread + heavy).
How do you write Itoe in kanji?
The most common way is 愛映 (いとえ). It can also be written 愛絵, 愛恵, 糸重, 糸衛, 糸映.
How do you write Itoe in katakana?
Itoe is イトエ in katakana and いとえ in hiragana.
Is Itoe a boy or girl name?
Itoe is mostly used for girls.
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