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Rumi 月海 – Japanese girl given name
Rumi (月海) is read るみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 月海, the characters mean: month + sea. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Rumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 月海 | るみ | month + sea | 13 |
| 六水 | るみ | six + water | 8 |
| 流海 | るみ | current + sea | 19 |
| 流水 | るみ | current + water | 14 |
| 月光 | るみ | month + ray | 10 |
| 月風 | るみ | month + wind | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rumi
Rumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Rumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | るみ |
| Katakana | ルミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 月海 |
Full name examples
- Rumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城月海, ゆうき るみ)
- Rumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野月海, こうの るみ)
- Rumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧月海, まき るみ)
How to pronounce Rumi
Break it into 2 parts: ru · mi. 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 るみ.
Questions about Rumi
What does Rumi mean in Japanese?
Rumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 月海, combines these meanings: month + sea. Other spellings include 六水 (six + water), 流海 (current + sea), 流水 (current + water).
How do you write Rumi in kanji?
The most common way is 月海 (るみ). It can also be written 六水, 流海, 流水, 月光, 月風.
How do you write Rumi in katakana?
Rumi is ルミ in katakana and るみ in hiragana.
Is Rumi a boy or girl name?
Rumi is mostly used for girls.
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