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Marii 茉莉 – Japanese girl given name
Marii (茉莉) is read まりい and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 茉莉, the characters mean: jasmine + jasmine. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Marii in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 茉莉 | まりい | jasmine + jasmine | 18 |
| 毬依 | まりい | burr + reliant | 19 |
| 毬衣 | まりい | burr + garment | 17 |
| 真利伊 | まりい | true + profit + Italy | 23 |
| 真理為 | まりい | true + logic + do | 30 |
| 真理依 | まりい | true + logic + reliant | 29 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Marii
Marii in different scripts
| Romaji | Marii |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まりい |
| Katakana | マリイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 茉莉 |
Full name examples
- Marii Yuki (Japanese order: 結城茉莉, ゆうき まりい)
- Marii Kono (Japanese order: 河野茉莉, こうの まりい)
- Marii Maki (Japanese order: 牧茉莉, まき まりい)
How to pronounce Marii
Break it into 2 parts: ma · rii. 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 まりい.
Questions about Marii
What does Marii mean in Japanese?
Marii has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 茉莉, combines these meanings: jasmine + jasmine. Other spellings include 毬依 (burr + reliant), 毬衣 (burr + garment), 真利伊 (true + profit + Italy).
How do you write Marii in kanji?
The most common way is 茉莉 (まりい). It can also be written 毬依, 毬衣, 真利伊, 真理為, 真理依.
How do you write Marii in katakana?
Marii is マリイ in katakana and まりい in hiragana.
Is Marii a boy or girl name?
Marii is mostly used for girls.
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