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Nobue 信衛 – Japanese girl given name
Nobue (信衛) is read のぶえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 信衛, the characters mean: faith + defense. This reading can be written with at least 60 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Nobue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 信衛 | のぶえ | faith + defense | 25 |
| 進江 | のぶえ | advance + creek | 17 |
| 信江 | のぶえ | faith + creek | 15 |
| 円絵 | のぶえ | circle + picture | 16 |
| 展江 | のぶえ | unfold + creek | 16 |
| 重絵 | のぶえ | heavy + picture | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nobue
Nobue in different scripts
| Romaji | Nobue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のぶえ |
| Katakana | ノブエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 信衛 |
Full name examples
- Nobue Yuki (Japanese order: 結城信衛, ゆうき のぶえ)
- Nobue Kono (Japanese order: 河野信衛, こうの のぶえ)
- Nobue Maki (Japanese order: 牧信衛, まき のぶえ)
How to pronounce Nobue
Break it into 2 parts: no · bue. 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 のぶえ.
Questions about Nobue
What does Nobue mean in Japanese?
Nobue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 信衛, combines these meanings: faith + defense. Other spellings include 進江 (advance + creek), 信江 (faith + creek), 円絵 (circle + picture).
How do you write Nobue in kanji?
The most common way is 信衛 (のぶえ). It can also be written 進江, 信江, 円絵, 展江, 重絵.
How do you write Nobue in katakana?
Nobue is ノブエ in katakana and のぶえ in hiragana.
Is Nobue a boy or girl name?
Nobue is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 信
信: faith, truth, fidelity
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