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Yumie 弓映 – Japanese girl given name
Yumie (弓映) is read ゆみえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 弓映, the characters mean: bow + reflect. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Yumie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 弓映 | ゆみえ | bow + reflect | 12 |
| 弓園 | ゆみえ | bow + park | 16 |
| 弓愛 | ゆみえ | bow + love | 16 |
| 弓江 | ゆみえ | bow + creek | 9 |
| 弓絵 | ゆみえ | bow + picture | 15 |
| 弓恵 | ゆみえ | bow + favor | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yumie
Yumie in different scripts
| Romaji | Yumie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆみえ |
| Katakana | ユミエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 弓映 |
Full name examples
- Yumie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城弓映, ゆうき ゆみえ)
- Yumie Kono (Japanese order: 河野弓映, こうの ゆみえ)
- Yumie Maki (Japanese order: 牧弓映, まき ゆみえ)
How to pronounce Yumie
Break it into 2 parts: yu · mie. 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 ゆみえ.
Questions about Yumie
What does Yumie mean in Japanese?
Yumie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 弓映, combines these meanings: bow + reflect. Other spellings include 弓園 (bow + park), 弓愛 (bow + love), 弓江 (bow + creek).
How do you write Yumie in kanji?
The most common way is 弓映 (ゆみえ). It can also be written 弓園, 弓愛, 弓江, 弓絵, 弓恵.
How do you write Yumie in katakana?
Yumie is ユミエ in katakana and ゆみえ in hiragana.
Is Yumie a boy or girl name?
Yumie is mostly used for girls.
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