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Mamoru 真守 – Japanese girl given name
Mamoru (真守) is read まもる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真守, the characters mean: true + guard. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 30 strokes in total.
About the name Mamoru
Mamoru (守 or 護) means to protect. It is a classic name for a boy with a protective role.
How to write Mamoru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真守 | まもる | true + guard | 16 |
| 護留 | まもる | safeguard + detain | 30 |
| 満茂留 | まもる | full + overgrown + detain | 30 |
| 調 | まもる | tune | 15 |
| 主 | まもる | lord | 5 |
| 保 | まもる | protect | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mamoru
Mamoru in different scripts
| Romaji | Mamoru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まもる |
| Katakana | マモル |
| Kanji (most common) | 真守 |
Full name examples
- Mamoru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真守, ゆうき まもる)
- Mamoru Kono (Japanese order: 河野真守, こうの まもる)
- Mamoru Maki (Japanese order: 牧真守, まき まもる)
How to pronounce Mamoru
Break it into 3 parts: ma · mo · ru. 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 まもる.
Questions about Mamoru
What does Mamoru mean in Japanese?
Mamoru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真守, combines these meanings: true + guard. Other spellings include 護留 (safeguard + detain), 満茂留 (full + overgrown + detain), 調 (tune).
How do you write Mamoru in kanji?
The most common way is 真守 (まもる). It can also be written 護留, 満茂留, 調, 主, 保.
How do you write Mamoru in katakana?
Mamoru is マモル in katakana and まもる in hiragana.
Is Mamoru a boy or girl name?
Mamoru is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 真
真: true, reality, Buddhist sect
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