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Rie 理恵 – Japanese girl given name
Rie (理恵) is read りえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理恵, the characters mean: logic + favor. This reading can be written with at least 90 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Rie
Rie (理恵 or 里絵) means reason blessing or village picture. A short, familiar girls' name.
How to write Rie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理恵 | りえ | logic + favor | 21 |
| 里絵 | りえ | ri + picture | 19 |
| 梨絵 | りえ | pear tree + picture | 23 |
| 理会 | りえ | logic + meeting | 17 |
| 理得 | りえ | logic + gain | 22 |
| 理重 | りえ | logic + heavy | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rie
Rie in different scripts
| Romaji | Rie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りえ |
| Katakana | リエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理恵 |
Full name examples
- Rie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理恵, ゆうき りえ)
- Rie Kono (Japanese order: 河野理恵, こうの りえ)
- Rie Maki (Japanese order: 牧理恵, まき りえ)
How to pronounce Rie
Break it into 1 parts: rie. 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 りえ.
Questions about Rie
What does Rie mean in Japanese?
Rie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理恵, combines these meanings: logic + favor. Other spellings include 里絵 (ri + picture), 梨絵 (pear tree + picture), 理会 (logic + meeting).
How do you write Rie in kanji?
The most common way is 理恵 (りえ). It can also be written 里絵, 梨絵, 理会, 理得, 理重.
How do you write Rie in katakana?
Rie is リエ in katakana and りえ in hiragana.
Is Rie a boy or girl name?
Rie is mostly used for girls.
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