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Mayuri 眉利 – Japanese girl given name
Mayuri (眉利) is read まゆり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 眉利, the characters mean: eyebrow + profit. This reading can be written with at least 38 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Mayuri in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 眉利 | まゆり | eyebrow + profit | 16 |
| 繭里 | まゆり | cocoon + ri | 25 |
| 繭李 | まゆり | cocoon + plum | 25 |
| 繭梨 | まゆり | cocoon + pear tree | 29 |
| 真百合 | まゆり | true + hundred + fit | 22 |
| 万百合 | まゆり | ten thousand + hundred + fit | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mayuri
Mayuri in different scripts
| Romaji | Mayuri |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まゆり |
| Katakana | マユリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 眉利 |
Full name examples
- Mayuri Yuki (Japanese order: 結城眉利, ゆうき まゆり)
- Mayuri Kono (Japanese order: 河野眉利, こうの まゆり)
- Mayuri Maki (Japanese order: 牧眉利, まき まゆり)
How to pronounce Mayuri
Break it into 2 parts: mayu · ri. 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 まゆり.
Questions about Mayuri
What does Mayuri mean in Japanese?
Mayuri has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 眉利, combines these meanings: eyebrow + profit. Other spellings include 繭里 (cocoon + ri), 繭李 (cocoon + plum), 繭梨 (cocoon + pear tree).
How do you write Mayuri in kanji?
The most common way is 眉利 (まゆり). It can also be written 繭里, 繭李, 繭梨, 真百合, 万百合.
How do you write Mayuri in katakana?
Mayuri is マユリ in katakana and まゆり in hiragana.
Is Mayuri a boy or girl name?
Mayuri is mostly used for girls.
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