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Kie 気愛 – Japanese girl given name
Kie (気愛) is read きえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 気愛, the characters mean: spirit + love. This reading can be written with at least 91 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 気愛 | きえ | spirit + love | 19 |
| 記江 | きえ | scribe + creek | 16 |
| 基江 | きえ | fundamentals + creek | 17 |
| 生恵 | きえ | life + favor | 15 |
| 喜重 | きえ | rejoice + heavy | 21 |
| 気依 | きえ | spirit + reliant | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kie
Kie in different scripts
| Romaji | Kie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きえ |
| Katakana | キエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 気愛 |
Full name examples
- Kie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城気愛, ゆうき きえ)
- Kie Kono (Japanese order: 河野気愛, こうの きえ)
- Kie Maki (Japanese order: 牧気愛, まき きえ)
How to pronounce Kie
Break it into 1 parts: kie. 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 きえ.
Questions about Kie
What does Kie mean in Japanese?
Kie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 気愛, combines these meanings: spirit + love. Other spellings include 記江 (scribe + creek), 基江 (fundamentals + creek), 生恵 (life + favor).
How do you write Kie in kanji?
The most common way is 気愛 (きえ). It can also be written 記江, 基江, 生恵, 喜重, 気依.
How do you write Kie in katakana?
Kie is キエ in katakana and きえ in hiragana.
Is Kie a boy or girl name?
Kie is mostly used for girls.
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