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Uran 未来 – Japanese girl given name
Uran (未来) is read うらん and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 未来, the characters mean: un- + come. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Uran in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 未来 | うらん | un- + come | 12 |
| 生蘭 | うらん | life + orchid | 24 |
| 初蘭 | うらん | first time + orchid | 26 |
| 海蘭 | うらん | sea + orchid | 28 |
| 有蘭 | うらん | possess + orchid | 25 |
| 美蘭 | うらん | beauty + orchid | 28 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Uran
Uran in different scripts
| Romaji | Uran |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うらん |
| Katakana | ウラン |
| Kanji (most common) | 未来 |
Full name examples
- Uran Yuki (Japanese order: 結城未来, ゆうき うらん)
- Uran Kono (Japanese order: 河野未来, こうの うらん)
- Uran Maki (Japanese order: 牧未来, まき うらん)
How to pronounce Uran
Break it into 2 parts: u · ran. 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 うらん.
Questions about Uran
What does Uran mean in Japanese?
Uran has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 未来, combines these meanings: un- + come. Other spellings include 生蘭 (life + orchid), 初蘭 (first time + orchid), 海蘭 (sea + orchid).
How do you write Uran in kanji?
The most common way is 未来 (うらん). It can also be written 生蘭, 初蘭, 海蘭, 有蘭, 美蘭.
How do you write Uran in katakana?
Uran is ウラン in katakana and うらん in hiragana.
Is Uran a boy or girl name?
Uran is mostly used for girls.
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