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Yume 夢 – Japanese girl given name
Yume (夢) is read ゆめ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 夢, the characters mean: dream. This reading can be written with at least 69 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Yume
Yume (夢) means dream. It is a short, bright girls' name.
How to write Yume in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 夢 | ゆめ | dream | 13 |
| 結明 | ゆめ | tie + bright | 20 |
| 結女 | ゆめ | tie + woman | 15 |
| 優明 | ゆめ | tenderness + bright | 25 |
| 由女 | ゆめ | wherefore + woman | 8 |
| 優女 | ゆめ | tenderness + woman | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yume
Yume in different scripts
| Romaji | Yume |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆめ |
| Katakana | ユメ |
| Kanji (most common) | 夢 |
Full name examples
- Yume Yuki (Japanese order: 結城夢, ゆうき ゆめ)
- Yume Kono (Japanese order: 河野夢, こうの ゆめ)
- Yume Maki (Japanese order: 牧夢, まき ゆめ)
How to pronounce Yume
Break it into 2 parts: yu · me. 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 ゆめ.
Questions about Yume
What does Yume mean in Japanese?
Yume has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 夢, combines these meanings: dream. Other spellings include 結明 (tie + bright), 結女 (tie + woman), 優明 (tenderness + bright).
How do you write Yume in kanji?
The most common way is 夢 (ゆめ). It can also be written 結明, 結女, 優明, 由女, 優女.
How do you write Yume in katakana?
Yume is ユメ in katakana and ゆめ in hiragana.
Is Yume a boy or girl name?
Yume is mostly used for girls.
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