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Maki 牧 – Japanese girl given name
Maki (牧) is read まき and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 牧, the characters mean: breed. This reading can be written with at least 155 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Maki
Maki (真希 or 牧) means truth plus hope, or pasture. It is used by women and men.
How to write Maki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 牧 | まき | breed | 8 |
| 槙 | まき | twig | 14 |
| 巻 | まき | scroll | 9 |
| 真生 | まき | true + life | 15 |
| 真来 | まき | true + come | 17 |
| 真気 | まき | true + spirit | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maki
Maki in different scripts
| Romaji | Maki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まき |
| Katakana | マキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 牧 |
Full name examples
- Maki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城牧, ゆうき まき)
- Maki Kono (Japanese order: 河野牧, こうの まき)
- Maki Maki (Japanese order: 牧牧, まき まき)
How to pronounce Maki
Break it into 2 parts: ma · ki. 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 まき.
Questions about Maki
What does Maki mean in Japanese?
Maki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 牧, combines these meanings: breed. Other spellings include 槙 (twig), 巻 (scroll), 真生 (true + life).
How do you write Maki in kanji?
The most common way is 牧 (まき). It can also be written 槙, 巻, 真生, 真来, 真気.
How do you write Maki in katakana?
Maki is マキ in katakana and まき in hiragana.
Is Maki a boy or girl name?
Maki is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.