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Namie 奈美恵 – Japanese girl given name
Namie (奈美恵) is read なみえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 奈美恵, the characters mean: Nara + beauty + favor. This reading can be written with at least 46 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Namie
Namie (奈美恵 or 波江) means a gentle blessing or wave inlet. The singer Namie Amuro made the name known.
How to write Namie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 奈美恵 | なみえ | Nara + beauty + favor | 27 |
| 波江 | なみえ | waves + creek | 14 |
| 波衛 | なみえ | waves + defense | 24 |
| 波絵 | なみえ | waves + picture | 20 |
| 波恵 | なみえ | waves + favor | 18 |
| 南枝 | なみえ | south + bough | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Namie
Namie in different scripts
| Romaji | Namie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なみえ |
| Katakana | ナミエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 奈美恵 |
Full name examples
- Namie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城奈美恵, ゆうき なみえ)
- Namie Kono (Japanese order: 河野奈美恵, こうの なみえ)
- Namie Maki (Japanese order: 牧奈美恵, まき なみえ)
How to pronounce Namie
Break it into 2 parts: na · mie. 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 なみえ.
Questions about Namie
What does Namie mean in Japanese?
Namie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 奈美恵, combines these meanings: Nara + beauty + favor. Other spellings include 波江 (waves + creek), 波衛 (waves + defense), 波絵 (waves + picture).
How do you write Namie in kanji?
The most common way is 奈美恵 (なみえ). It can also be written 波江, 波衛, 波絵, 波恵, 南枝.
How do you write Namie in katakana?
Namie is ナミエ in katakana and なみえ in hiragana.
Is Namie a boy or girl name?
Namie is mostly used for girls.
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