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Yuma 結真 – Japanese girl given name
Yuma (結真) is read ゆうま and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 結真, the characters mean: tie + true. This reading can be written with at least 75 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Yuma
Yuma (悠真 or 優馬) is a modern boys' name pairing calm or gentle with truth or horse.
How to write Yuma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 結真 | ゆうま | tie + true | 22 |
| 結万 | ゆま | tie + ten thousand | 15 |
| 有真 | ゆうま | possess + true | 16 |
| 由真 | ゆうま | wherefore + true | 15 |
| 優真 | ゆうま | tenderness + true | 27 |
| 由万 | ゆうま | wherefore + ten thousand | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuma
Yuma in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆうま |
| Katakana | ユウマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 結真 |
Full name examples
- Yuma Yuki (Japanese order: 結城結真, ゆうき ゆうま)
- Yuma Kono (Japanese order: 河野結真, こうの ゆうま)
- Yuma Maki (Japanese order: 牧結真, まき ゆうま)
How to pronounce Yuma
Break it into 2 parts: yu · ma. 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 ゆうま.
Questions about Yuma
What does Yuma mean in Japanese?
Yuma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 結真, combines these meanings: tie + true. Other spellings include 結万 (tie + ten thousand), 有真 (possess + true), 由真 (wherefore + true).
How do you write Yuma in kanji?
The most common way is 結真 (ゆうま). It can also be written 結万, 有真, 由真, 優真, 由万.
How do you write Yuma in katakana?
Yuma is ユウマ in katakana and ゆうま in hiragana.
Is Yuma a boy or girl name?
Yuma is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 結
結: tie, bind, contract
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