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Mayu 間由 – Japanese girl given name
Mayu (間由) is read まゆ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 間由, the characters mean: interval + wherefore. This reading can be written with at least 98 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Mayu
Mayu (繭) is a silkworm cocoon, a symbol of protection. It can also be 真由 or 麻友.
How to write Mayu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間由 | まゆ | interval + wherefore | 17 |
| 実優 | まゆ | reality + tenderness | 25 |
| 真世 | まゆ | true + generation | 15 |
| 真結 | まゆ | true + tie | 22 |
| 万結 | まゆ | ten thousand + tie | 15 |
| 真有 | まゆ | true + possess | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mayu
Mayu in different scripts
| Romaji | Mayu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まゆ |
| Katakana | マユ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間由 |
Full name examples
- Mayu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城間由, ゆうき まゆ)
- Mayu Kono (Japanese order: 河野間由, こうの まゆ)
- Mayu Maki (Japanese order: 牧間由, まき まゆ)
How to pronounce Mayu
Break it into 1 parts: mayu. 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 まゆ.
Questions about Mayu
What does Mayu mean in Japanese?
Mayu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間由, combines these meanings: interval + wherefore. Other spellings include 実優 (reality + tenderness), 真世 (true + generation), 真結 (true + tie).
How do you write Mayu in kanji?
The most common way is 間由 (まゆ). It can also be written 実優, 真世, 真結, 万結, 真有.
How do you write Mayu in katakana?
Mayu is マユ in katakana and まゆ in hiragana.
Is Mayu a boy or girl name?
Mayu is mostly used for girls.
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