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Marimo 毬望 – Japanese girl given name
Marimo (毬望) is read まりも and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 毬望, the characters mean: burr + ambition. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Marimo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 毬望 | まりも | burr + ambition | 22 |
| 毬母 | まりも | burr + mother | 16 |
| 毬藻 | まりも | burr + seaweed | 30 |
| 真理茂 | まりも | true + logic + overgrown | 29 |
| 万理茂 | まりも | ten thousand + logic + overgrown | 22 |
| 真利茂 | まりも | true + profit + overgrown | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Marimo
Marimo in different scripts
| Romaji | Marimo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まりも |
| Katakana | マリモ |
| Kanji (most common) | 毬望 |
Full name examples
- Marimo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城毬望, ゆうき まりも)
- Marimo Kono (Japanese order: 河野毬望, こうの まりも)
- Marimo Maki (Japanese order: 牧毬望, まき まりも)
How to pronounce Marimo
Break it into 3 parts: ma · ri · mo. 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 まりも.
Questions about Marimo
What does Marimo mean in Japanese?
Marimo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 毬望, combines these meanings: burr + ambition. Other spellings include 毬母 (burr + mother), 毬藻 (burr + seaweed), 真理茂 (true + logic + overgrown).
How do you write Marimo in kanji?
The most common way is 毬望 (まりも). It can also be written 毬母, 毬藻, 真理茂, 万理茂, 真利茂.
How do you write Marimo in katakana?
Marimo is マリモ in katakana and まりも in hiragana.
Is Marimo a boy or girl name?
Marimo is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 毬
毬: burr, ball
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