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Ui 初生 – Japanese girl given name
Ui (初生) is read うい and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 初生, the characters mean: first time + life. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Ui in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 初生 | うい | first time + life | 12 |
| 有生 | うい | possess + life | 11 |
| 優生 | うい | tenderness + life | 22 |
| 有以 | うい | possess + by means of | 11 |
| 初風 | うい | first time + wind | 16 |
| 羽生 | うい | feathers + life | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ui
Ui in different scripts
| Romaji | Ui |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うい |
| Katakana | ウイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 初生 |
Full name examples
- Ui Yuki (Japanese order: 結城初生, ゆうき うい)
- Ui Kono (Japanese order: 河野初生, こうの うい)
- Ui Maki (Japanese order: 牧初生, まき うい)
How to pronounce Ui
Break it into 1 parts: ui. 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 うい.
Questions about Ui
What does Ui mean in Japanese?
Ui has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 初生, combines these meanings: first time + life. Other spellings include 有生 (possess + life), 優生 (tenderness + life), 有以 (possess + by means of).
How do you write Ui in kanji?
The most common way is 初生 (うい). It can also be written 有生, 優生, 有以, 初風, 羽生.
How do you write Ui in katakana?
Ui is ウイ in katakana and うい in hiragana.
Is Ui a boy or girl name?
Ui is mostly used for girls.
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