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Mirei 美玲 – Japanese girl given name
Mirei (美玲) is read みれい and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美玲, the characters mean: beauty + sound of jewels. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Mirei
Mirei (美玲 or 美怜) means beautiful jewel sound. It is a modern girls' name with an elegant ring.
How to write Mirei in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美玲 | みれい | beauty + sound of jewels | 18 |
| 未来 | みれい | un- + come | 12 |
| 美怜 | みれい | beauty + wise | 17 |
| 美連 | みれい | beauty + take along | 19 |
| 美領 | みれい | beauty + jurisdiction | 23 |
| 三令 | みれい | three + orders | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mirei
Mirei in different scripts
| Romaji | Mirei |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みれい |
| Katakana | ミレイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美玲 |
Full name examples
- Mirei Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美玲, ゆうき みれい)
- Mirei Kono (Japanese order: 河野美玲, こうの みれい)
- Mirei Maki (Japanese order: 牧美玲, まき みれい)
How to pronounce Mirei
Break it into 2 parts: mi · rei. 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 みれい.
Questions about Mirei
What does Mirei mean in Japanese?
Mirei has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美玲, combines these meanings: beauty + sound of jewels. Other spellings include 未来 (un- + come), 美怜 (beauty + wise), 美連 (beauty + take along).
How do you write Mirei in kanji?
The most common way is 美玲 (みれい). It can also be written 未来, 美怜, 美連, 美領, 三令.
How do you write Mirei in katakana?
Mirei is ミレイ in katakana and みれい in hiragana.
Is Mirei a boy or girl name?
Mirei is mostly used for girls.
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