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Kei 恵生 – Japanese unisex given name
Kei (恵生) is read けい and has 2 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 恵生, the characters mean: favor + life. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Kei in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 恵生 | けい | favor + life | 15 |
| 恵以 | けい | favor + by means of | 15 |
| 希位 | けい | hope + rank | 14 |
| 敬以 | けい | awe + by means of | 17 |
| 景衣 | けい | scenery + garment | 18 |
| 花泉 | けい | flower + spring | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kei
Kei in different scripts
| Romaji | Kei |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けい |
| Katakana | ケイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 恵生 |
Full name examples
- Kei Yuki (Japanese order: 結城恵生, ゆうき けい)
- Kei Kono (Japanese order: 河野恵生, こうの けい)
- Kei Maki (Japanese order: 牧恵生, まき けい)
How to pronounce Kei
Break it into 1 parts: kei. 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 けい.
Questions about Kei
What does Kei mean in Japanese?
Kei has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 恵生, combines these meanings: favor + life. Other spellings include 恵以 (favor + by means of), 希位 (hope + rank), 敬以 (awe + by means of).
How do you write Kei in kanji?
The most common way is 恵生 (けい). It can also be written 恵以, 希位, 敬以, 景衣, 花泉.
How do you write Kei in katakana?
Kei is ケイ in katakana and けい in hiragana.
Is Kei a boy or girl name?
Kei is used for both boys and girls.
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