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Natsumi 七海 – Japanese girl given name
Natsumi (七海) is read なつみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 七海, the characters mean: seven + sea. This reading can be written with at least 96 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Natsumi
Natsumi (夏美) means summer beauty. It is a bright girls' name used since the 20th century.
How to write Natsumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 七海 | なつみ | seven + sea | 11 |
| 夏見 | なつみ | summer + see | 17 |
| 夏生 | なつみ | summer + life | 15 |
| 夏実 | なつみ | summer + reality | 18 |
| 夏都 | なつみ | summer + metropolis | 21 |
| 優美 | なつみ | tenderness + beauty | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Natsumi
Natsumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Natsumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なつみ |
| Katakana | ナツミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 七海 |
Full name examples
- Natsumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城七海, ゆうき なつみ)
- Natsumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野七海, こうの なつみ)
- Natsumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧七海, まき なつみ)
How to pronounce Natsumi
Break it into 3 parts: na · tsu · mi. 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 なつみ.
Questions about Natsumi
What does Natsumi mean in Japanese?
Natsumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 七海, combines these meanings: seven + sea. Other spellings include 夏見 (summer + see), 夏生 (summer + life), 夏実 (summer + reality).
How do you write Natsumi in kanji?
The most common way is 七海 (なつみ). It can also be written 夏見, 夏生, 夏実, 夏都, 優美.
How do you write Natsumi in katakana?
Natsumi is ナツミ in katakana and なつみ in hiragana.
Is Natsumi a boy or girl name?
Natsumi is mostly used for girls.
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