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Shion 紫苑 – Japanese girl given name
Shion (紫苑) is read しおん and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 紫苑, the characters mean: purple + garden. This reading can be written with at least 71 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Shion
Shion (紫苑) is the aster flower, a purple flower of autumn. It is used for both boys and girls.
How to write Shion in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 紫苑 | しおん | purple + garden | 20 |
| 詩音 | しおん | poem + sound | 22 |
| 史音 | しおん | history + sound | 14 |
| 時元 | しおん | time + beginning | 14 |
| 子音 | しおん | child + sound | 12 |
| 思音 | しおん | think + sound | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shion
Shion in different scripts
| Romaji | Shion |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しおん |
| Katakana | シオン |
| Kanji (most common) | 紫苑 |
Full name examples
- Shion Yuki (Japanese order: 結城紫苑, ゆうき しおん)
- Shion Kono (Japanese order: 河野紫苑, こうの しおん)
- Shion Maki (Japanese order: 牧紫苑, まき しおん)
How to pronounce Shion
Break it into 1 parts: shion. 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 しおん.
Questions about Shion
What does Shion mean in Japanese?
Shion has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 紫苑, combines these meanings: purple + garden. Other spellings include 詩音 (poem + sound), 史音 (history + sound), 時元 (time + beginning).
How do you write Shion in kanji?
The most common way is 紫苑 (しおん). It can also be written 詩音, 史音, 時元, 子音, 思音.
How do you write Shion in katakana?
Shion is シオン in katakana and しおん in hiragana.
Is Shion a boy or girl name?
Shion is mostly used for girls.
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