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Mae 真愛 – Japanese girl given name
Mae (真愛) is read まえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真愛, the characters mean: true + love. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Mae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真愛 | まえ | true + love | 23 |
| 正恵 | まえ | correct + favor | 15 |
| 万江 | まえ | ten thousand + creek | 9 |
| 真永 | まえ | true + eternity | 15 |
| 真絵 | まえ | true + picture | 22 |
| 真依 | まえ | true + reliant | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mae
Mae in different scripts
| Romaji | Mae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まえ |
| Katakana | マエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真愛 |
Full name examples
- Mae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真愛, ゆうき まえ)
- Mae Kono (Japanese order: 河野真愛, こうの まえ)
- Mae Maki (Japanese order: 牧真愛, まき まえ)
How to pronounce Mae
Break it into 1 parts: mae. 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 まえ.
Questions about Mae
What does Mae mean in Japanese?
Mae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真愛, combines these meanings: true + love. Other spellings include 正恵 (correct + favor), 万江 (ten thousand + creek), 真永 (true + eternity).
How do you write Mae in kanji?
The most common way is 真愛 (まえ). It can also be written 正恵, 万江, 真永, 真絵, 真依.
How do you write Mae in katakana?
Mae is マエ in katakana and まえ in hiragana.
Is Mae a boy or girl name?
Mae is mostly used for girls.
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