Home / First names / Morie
Morie 護英 – Japanese girl given name
Morie (護英) is read もりえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 護英, the characters mean: safeguard + England. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 20 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Morie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 護英 | もりえ | safeguard + England | 28 |
| 守衛 | もりえ | guard + defense | 22 |
| 豊画 | もりえ | bountiful + brush-stroke | 21 |
| 森映 | もりえ | forest + reflect | 21 |
| 森英 | もりえ | forest + England | 20 |
| 盛衛 | もりえ | boom + defense | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Morie
Morie in different scripts
| Romaji | Morie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もりえ |
| Katakana | モリエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 護英 |
Full name examples
- Morie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城護英, ゆうき もりえ)
- Morie Kono (Japanese order: 河野護英, こうの もりえ)
- Morie Maki (Japanese order: 牧護英, まき もりえ)
How to pronounce Morie
Break it into 2 parts: mo · rie. 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 もりえ.
Questions about Morie
What does Morie mean in Japanese?
Morie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 護英, combines these meanings: safeguard + England. Other spellings include 守衛 (guard + defense), 豊画 (bountiful + brush-stroke), 森映 (forest + reflect).
How do you write Morie in kanji?
The most common way is 護英 (もりえ). It can also be written 守衛, 豊画, 森映, 森英, 盛衛.
How do you write Morie in katakana?
Morie is モリエ in katakana and もりえ in hiragana.
Is Morie a boy or girl name?
Morie is mostly used for girls.
Share: XFacebookPinterestRedditWhatsApp
Themes: Nature
Names with a similar sound
Similar first names by meaning
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.