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Maho 間保 – Japanese girl given name
Maho (間保) is read まほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 間保, the characters mean: interval + protect. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Maho
Maho (真帆 or 麻穂) means true sail, a clear, sunny picture.
How to write Maho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間保 | まほ | interval + protect | 21 |
| 真保 | まほ | true + protect | 19 |
| 今歩 | まほ | now + walk | 12 |
| 満保 | まほ | full + protect | 21 |
| 真歩 | まほ | true + walk | 18 |
| 真央 | まほ | true + center | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maho
Maho in different scripts
| Romaji | Maho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まほ |
| Katakana | マホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間保 |
Full name examples
- Maho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城間保, ゆうき まほ)
- Maho Kono (Japanese order: 河野間保, こうの まほ)
- Maho Maki (Japanese order: 牧間保, まき まほ)
How to pronounce Maho
Break it into 2 parts: ma · ho. 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 まほ.
Questions about Maho
What does Maho mean in Japanese?
Maho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間保, combines these meanings: interval + protect. Other spellings include 真保 (true + protect), 今歩 (now + walk), 満保 (full + protect).
How do you write Maho in kanji?
The most common way is 間保 (まほ). It can also be written 真保, 今歩, 満保, 真歩, 真央.
How do you write Maho in katakana?
Maho is マホ in katakana and まほ in hiragana.
Is Maho a boy or girl name?
Maho is mostly used for girls.
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