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Tamie 民衛 – Japanese girl given name
Tamie (民衛) is read たみえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 民衛, the characters mean: people + defense. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Tamie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 民衛 | たみえ | people + defense | 21 |
| 民江 | たみえ | people + creek | 11 |
| 民絵 | たみえ | people + picture | 17 |
| 民栄 | たみえ | people + flourish | 14 |
| 民恵 | たみえ | people + favor | 15 |
| 民枝 | たみえ | people + bough | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamie
Tamie in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たみえ |
| Katakana | タミエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 民衛 |
Full name examples
- Tamie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城民衛, ゆうき たみえ)
- Tamie Kono (Japanese order: 河野民衛, こうの たみえ)
- Tamie Maki (Japanese order: 牧民衛, まき たみえ)
How to pronounce Tamie
Break it into 2 parts: ta · mie. 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 たみえ.
Questions about Tamie
What does Tamie mean in Japanese?
Tamie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 民衛, combines these meanings: people + defense. Other spellings include 民江 (people + creek), 民絵 (people + picture), 民栄 (people + flourish).
How do you write Tamie in kanji?
The most common way is 民衛 (たみえ). It can also be written 民江, 民絵, 民栄, 民恵, 民枝.
How do you write Tamie in katakana?
Tamie is タミエ in katakana and たみえ in hiragana.
Is Tamie a boy or girl name?
Tamie is mostly used for girls.
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