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Kurumi 胡桃 – Japanese girl given name
Kurumi (胡桃) is read くるみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 胡桃, the characters mean: barbarian + peach. This reading can be written with at least 49 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Kurumi
Kurumi (胡桃) means walnut. It is a cute, rounded girls' name.
How to write Kurumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 胡桃 | くるみ | barbarian + peach | 19 |
| 来海 | くるみ | come + sea | 16 |
| 久留美 | くるみ | long time + detain + beauty | 22 |
| 来見 | くるみ | come + see | 14 |
| 来生 | くるみ | come + life | 12 |
| 来実 | くるみ | come + reality | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kurumi
Kurumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kurumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くるみ |
| Katakana | クルミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 胡桃 |
Full name examples
- Kurumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城胡桃, ゆうき くるみ)
- Kurumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野胡桃, こうの くるみ)
- Kurumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧胡桃, まき くるみ)
How to pronounce Kurumi
Break it into 3 parts: ku · ru · 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 くるみ.
Questions about Kurumi
What does Kurumi mean in Japanese?
Kurumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 胡桃, combines these meanings: barbarian + peach. Other spellings include 来海 (come + sea), 久留美 (long time + detain + beauty), 来見 (come + see).
How do you write Kurumi in kanji?
The most common way is 胡桃 (くるみ). It can also be written 来海, 久留美, 来見, 来生, 来実.
How do you write Kurumi in katakana?
Kurumi is クルミ in katakana and くるみ in hiragana.
Is Kurumi a boy or girl name?
Kurumi is mostly used for girls.
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