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Megumi 愛生 – Japanese girl given name
Megumi (愛生) is read めぐみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 愛生, the characters mean: love + life. This reading can be written with at least 107 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Megumi
Megumi (恵) means blessing or grace, a simple wish for a blessed child. It is a common name for women.
How to write Megumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 愛生 | めぐみ | love + life | 18 |
| 愛実 | めぐみ | love + reality | 21 |
| 愛心 | めぐみ | love + heart | 17 |
| 愛海 | めぐみ | love + sea | 22 |
| 愛水 | めぐみ | love + water | 17 |
| 愛果 | めぐみ | love + fruit | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Megumi
Megumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Megumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | めぐみ |
| Katakana | メグミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 愛生 |
Full name examples
- Megumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城愛生, ゆうき めぐみ)
- Megumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野愛生, こうの めぐみ)
- Megumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧愛生, まき めぐみ)
How to pronounce Megumi
Break it into 3 parts: me · gu · mi. 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 めぐみ.
Questions about Megumi
What does Megumi mean in Japanese?
Megumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 愛生, combines these meanings: love + life. Other spellings include 愛実 (love + reality), 愛心 (love + heart), 愛海 (love + sea).
How do you write Megumi in kanji?
The most common way is 愛生 (めぐみ). It can also be written 愛実, 愛心, 愛海, 愛水, 愛果.
How do you write Megumi in katakana?
Megumi is メグミ in katakana and めぐみ in hiragana.
Is Megumi a boy or girl name?
Megumi is mostly used for girls.
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