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Yae 八重 – Japanese girl given name
Yae (八重) is read やえ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 八重, the characters mean: eight + heavy. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Yae in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八重 | やえ | eight + heavy | 11 |
| 八愛 | やえ | eight + love | 15 |
| 八江 | やえ | eight + creek | 8 |
| 安江 | やえ | relax + creek | 12 |
| 八栄 | やえ | eight + flourish | 11 |
| 野絵 | やえ | plains + picture | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yae
Yae in different scripts
| Romaji | Yae |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やえ |
| Katakana | ヤエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八重 |
Full name examples
- Yae Yuki (Japanese order: 結城八重, ゆうき やえ)
- Yae Kono (Japanese order: 河野八重, こうの やえ)
- Yae Maki (Japanese order: 牧八重, まき やえ)
How to pronounce Yae
Break it into 1 parts: yae. 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 やえ.
Questions about Yae
What does Yae mean in Japanese?
Yae has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八重, combines these meanings: eight + heavy. Other spellings include 八愛 (eight + love), 八江 (eight + creek), 安江 (relax + creek).
How do you write Yae in kanji?
The most common way is 八重 (やえ). It can also be written 八愛, 八江, 安江, 八栄, 野絵.
How do you write Yae in katakana?
Yae is ヤエ in katakana and やえ in hiragana.
Is Yae a boy or girl name?
Yae is mostly used for girls.
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