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Yukie 由紀恵 – Japanese girl given name
Yukie (由紀恵) is read ゆきえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 由紀恵, the characters mean: wherefore + chronicle + favor. This reading can be written with at least 184 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Yukie
Yukie (由紀恵 or 雪絵) means reason, record, blessing, or a snow picture. The ending -e is a classic girls' name sound.
How to write Yukie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 由紀恵 | ゆきえ | wherefore + chronicle + favor | 24 |
| 雪絵 | ゆきえ | snow + picture | 23 |
| 幸恵 | ゆきえ | happiness + favor | 18 |
| 行江 | ゆきえ | going + creek | 12 |
| 由英 | ゆきえ | wherefore + England | 13 |
| 通江 | ゆきえ | traffic + creek | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yukie
Yukie in different scripts
| Romaji | Yukie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆきえ |
| Katakana | ユキエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 由紀恵 |
Full name examples
- Yukie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城由紀恵, ゆうき ゆきえ)
- Yukie Kono (Japanese order: 河野由紀恵, こうの ゆきえ)
- Yukie Maki (Japanese order: 牧由紀恵, まき ゆきえ)
How to pronounce Yukie
Break it into 2 parts: yu · kie. 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 ゆきえ.
Questions about Yukie
What does Yukie mean in Japanese?
Yukie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 由紀恵, combines these meanings: wherefore + chronicle + favor. Other spellings include 雪絵 (snow + picture), 幸恵 (happiness + favor), 行江 (going + creek).
How do you write Yukie in kanji?
The most common way is 由紀恵 (ゆきえ). It can also be written 雪絵, 幸恵, 行江, 由英, 通江.
How do you write Yukie in katakana?
Yukie is ユキエ in katakana and ゆきえ in hiragana.
Is Yukie a boy or girl name?
Yukie is mostly used for girls.
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