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Minobu 実信 – Japanese girl given name
Minobu (実信) is read みのぶ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 実信, the characters mean: reality + faith. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Minobu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 実信 | みのぶ | reality + faith | 17 |
| 三展 | みのぶ | three + unfold | 13 |
| 美信 | みのぶ | beauty + faith | 18 |
| 味展 | みのぶ | flavor + unfold | 18 |
| 実伸 | みのぶ | reality + expand | 15 |
| 美葉 | みのぶ | beauty + leaf | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Minobu
Minobu in different scripts
| Romaji | Minobu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みのぶ |
| Katakana | ミノブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 実信 |
Full name examples
- Minobu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城実信, ゆうき みのぶ)
- Minobu Kono (Japanese order: 河野実信, こうの みのぶ)
- Minobu Maki (Japanese order: 牧実信, まき みのぶ)
How to pronounce Minobu
Break it into 3 parts: mi · no · bu. 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 みのぶ.
Questions about Minobu
What does Minobu mean in Japanese?
Minobu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 実信, combines these meanings: reality + faith. Other spellings include 三展 (three + unfold), 美信 (beauty + faith), 味展 (flavor + unfold).
How do you write Minobu in kanji?
The most common way is 実信 (みのぶ). It can also be written 三展, 美信, 味展, 実伸, 美葉.
How do you write Minobu in katakana?
Minobu is ミノブ in katakana and みのぶ in hiragana.
Is Minobu a boy or girl name?
Minobu is mostly used for girls.
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