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Konami 小南 – Japanese girl given name
Konami (小南) is read こなみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 小南, the characters mean: little + south. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Konami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小南 | こなみ | little + south | 12 |
| 子波 | こなみ | child + waves | 11 |
| 小波 | こなみ | little + waves | 11 |
| 香南 | こなみ | incense + south | 18 |
| 小菜 | こなみ | little + vegetable | 14 |
| 小浪 | こなみ | little + wandering | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Konami
Konami in different scripts
| Romaji | Konami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こなみ |
| Katakana | コナミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小南 |
Full name examples
- Konami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城小南, ゆうき こなみ)
- Konami Kono (Japanese order: 河野小南, こうの こなみ)
- Konami Maki (Japanese order: 牧小南, まき こなみ)
How to pronounce Konami
Break it into 3 parts: ko · na · 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 こなみ.
Questions about Konami
What does Konami mean in Japanese?
Konami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小南, combines these meanings: little + south. Other spellings include 子波 (child + waves), 小波 (little + waves), 香南 (incense + south).
How do you write Konami in kanji?
The most common way is 小南 (こなみ). It can also be written 子波, 小波, 香南, 小菜, 小浪.
How do you write Konami in katakana?
Konami is コナミ in katakana and こなみ in hiragana.
Is Konami a boy or girl name?
Konami is mostly used for girls.
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