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Moe 文映 – Japanese girl given name
Moe (文映) is read もえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 文映, the characters mean: sentence + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Moe
Moe (萌) means to sprout. The same word is used in anime fan culture for a feeling of affection toward characters.
How to write Moe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 文映 | もえ | sentence + reflect | 13 |
| 百愛 | もえ | hundred + love | 19 |
| 文愛 | もえ | sentence + love | 17 |
| 百永 | もえ | hundred + eternity | 11 |
| 最燃 | もえ | utmost + burn | 28 |
| 望央 | もえ | ambition + center | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Moe
Moe in different scripts
| Romaji | Moe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もえ |
| Katakana | モエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 文映 |
Full name examples
- Moe Yuki (Japanese order: 結城文映, ゆうき もえ)
- Moe Kono (Japanese order: 河野文映, こうの もえ)
- Moe Maki (Japanese order: 牧文映, まき もえ)
How to pronounce Moe
Break it into 1 parts: moe. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written もえ.
Questions about Moe
What does Moe mean in Japanese?
Moe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 文映, combines these meanings: sentence + reflect. Other spellings include 百愛 (hundred + love), 文愛 (sentence + love), 百永 (hundred + eternity).
How do you write Moe in kanji?
The most common way is 文映 (もえ). It can also be written 百愛, 文愛, 百永, 最燃, 望央.
How do you write Moe in katakana?
Moe is モエ in katakana and もえ in hiragana.
Is Moe a boy or girl name?
Moe is mostly used for girls.
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