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Komi 小海 – Japanese girl given name
Komi (小海) is read こうみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 小海, the characters mean: little + sea. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Komi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小海 | こうみ | little + sea | 12 |
| 神海 | こうみ | gods + sea | 18 |
| 公美 | こうみ | public + beauty | 13 |
| 光心 | こうみ | ray + heart | 10 |
| 光海 | こうみ | ray + sea | 15 |
| 航実 | こうみ | navigate + reality | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Komi
Komi in different scripts
| Romaji | Komi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうみ |
| Katakana | コウミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小海 |
Full name examples
- Komi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城小海, ゆうき こうみ)
- Komi Kono (Japanese order: 河野小海, こうの こうみ)
- Komi Maki (Japanese order: 牧小海, まき こうみ)
How to pronounce Komi
Break it into 2 parts: ko · mi. 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 こうみ.
Questions about Komi
What does Komi mean in Japanese?
Komi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小海, combines these meanings: little + sea. Other spellings include 神海 (gods + sea), 公美 (public + beauty), 光心 (ray + heart).
How do you write Komi in kanji?
The most common way is 小海 (こうみ). It can also be written 神海, 公美, 光心, 光海, 航実.
How do you write Komi in katakana?
Komi is コウミ in katakana and こうみ in hiragana.
Is Komi a boy or girl name?
Komi is mostly used for girls.
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