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Namiki 南幹 – Japanese girl given name
Namiki (南幹) is read なみき and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 南幹, the characters mean: south + tree trunk. This reading can be written with at least 40 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Namiki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 南幹 | なみき | south + tree trunk | 22 |
| 波来 | なみき | waves + come | 15 |
| 夏幹 | なみき | summer + tree trunk | 23 |
| 波起 | なみき | waves + rouse | 18 |
| 南季 | なみき | south + seasons | 17 |
| 奈幹 | なみき | Nara + tree trunk | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Namiki
Namiki in different scripts
| Romaji | Namiki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なみき |
| Katakana | ナミキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 南幹 |
Full name examples
- Namiki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城南幹, ゆうき なみき)
- Namiki Kono (Japanese order: 河野南幹, こうの なみき)
- Namiki Maki (Japanese order: 牧南幹, まき なみき)
How to pronounce Namiki
Break it into 3 parts: na · mi · ki. 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 なみき.
Questions about Namiki
What does Namiki mean in Japanese?
Namiki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 南幹, combines these meanings: south + tree trunk. Other spellings include 波来 (waves + come), 夏幹 (summer + tree trunk), 波起 (waves + rouse).
How do you write Namiki in kanji?
The most common way is 南幹 (なみき). It can also be written 波来, 夏幹, 波起, 南季, 奈幹.
How do you write Namiki in katakana?
Namiki is ナミキ in katakana and なみき in hiragana.
Is Namiki a boy or girl name?
Namiki is mostly used for girls.
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