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Mami 午実 – Japanese girl given name
Mami (午実) is read まみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 午実, the characters mean: noon + reality. This reading can be written with at least 90 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Mami
Mami (真美) means true beauty. It is a lighthearted, familiar name.
How to write Mami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 午実 | まみ | noon + reality | 12 |
| 真三 | まみ | true + three | 13 |
| 真見 | まみ | true + see | 17 |
| 真明 | まみ | true + bright | 18 |
| 真実 | まみ | true + reality | 18 |
| 真子 | まみ | true + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mami
Mami in different scripts
| Romaji | Mami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まみ |
| Katakana | マミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 午実 |
Full name examples
- Mami Yuki (Japanese order: 結城午実, ゆうき まみ)
- Mami Kono (Japanese order: 河野午実, こうの まみ)
- Mami Maki (Japanese order: 牧午実, まき まみ)
How to pronounce Mami
Break it into 2 parts: ma · mi. 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 まみ.
Questions about Mami
What does Mami mean in Japanese?
Mami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 午実, combines these meanings: noon + reality. Other spellings include 真三 (true + three), 真見 (true + see), 真明 (true + bright).
How do you write Mami in kanji?
The most common way is 午実 (まみ). It can also be written 真三, 真見, 真明, 真実, 真子.
How do you write Mami in katakana?
Mami is マミ in katakana and まみ in hiragana.
Is Mami a boy or girl name?
Mami is mostly used for girls.
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