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Mikie 幹衛 – Japanese girl given name
Mikie (幹衛) is read みきえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 幹衛, the characters mean: tree trunk + defense. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Mikie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 幹衛 | みきえ | tree trunk + defense | 29 |
| 幹江 | みきえ | tree trunk + creek | 19 |
| 幹絵 | みきえ | tree trunk + picture | 25 |
| 幹依 | みきえ | tree trunk + reliant | 21 |
| 幹恵 | みきえ | tree trunk + favor | 23 |
| 実枝 | みきえ | reality + bough | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikie
Mikie in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みきえ |
| Katakana | ミキエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 幹衛 |
Full name examples
- Mikie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城幹衛, ゆうき みきえ)
- Mikie Kono (Japanese order: 河野幹衛, こうの みきえ)
- Mikie Maki (Japanese order: 牧幹衛, まき みきえ)
How to pronounce Mikie
Break it into 2 parts: mi · kie. 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 みきえ.
Questions about Mikie
What does Mikie mean in Japanese?
Mikie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 幹衛, combines these meanings: tree trunk + defense. Other spellings include 幹江 (tree trunk + creek), 幹絵 (tree trunk + picture), 幹依 (tree trunk + reliant).
How do you write Mikie in kanji?
The most common way is 幹衛 (みきえ). It can also be written 幹江, 幹絵, 幹依, 幹恵, 実枝.
How do you write Mikie in katakana?
Mikie is ミキエ in katakana and みきえ in hiragana.
Is Mikie a boy or girl name?
Mikie is mostly used for girls.
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