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Oki 男来 – Japanese girl given name
Oki (男来) is read おき and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 男来, the characters mean: male + come. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Oki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 男来 | おき | male + come | 14 |
| 央基 | おうき | center + fundamentals | 16 |
| 応吉 | おうき | apply + good luck | 13 |
| 大樹 | おおき | large + timber | 19 |
| 巨樹 | おおき | gigantic + timber | 21 |
| 王輝 | おうき | king + radiance | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oki
Oki in different scripts
| Romaji | Oki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おき |
| Katakana | オキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 男来 |
Full name examples
- Oki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城男来, ゆうき おき)
- Oki Kono (Japanese order: 河野男来, こうの おき)
- Oki Maki (Japanese order: 牧男来, まき おき)
How to pronounce Oki
Break it into 2 parts: o · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written おき.
Questions about Oki
What does Oki mean in Japanese?
Oki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 男来, combines these meanings: male + come. Other spellings include 央基 (center + fundamentals), 応吉 (apply + good luck), 大樹 (large + timber).
How do you write Oki in kanji?
The most common way is 男来 (おき). It can also be written 央基, 応吉, 大樹, 巨樹, 王輝.
How do you write Oki in katakana?
Oki is オキ in katakana and おき in hiragana.
Is Oki a boy or girl name?
Oki is mostly used for girls.
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