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Yuni 有日 – Japanese girl given name
Yuni (有日) is read ゆに and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 有日, the characters mean: possess + day. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Yuni in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 有日 | ゆに | possess + day | 10 |
| 雪新 | ゆに | snow + new | 24 |
| 有似 | ゆうに | possess + becoming | 13 |
| 由似 | ゆに | wherefore + becoming | 12 |
| 結丹 | ゆに | tie + rust-colored | 16 |
| 由仁 | ゆに | wherefore + humanity | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuni
Yuni in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuni |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆに |
| Katakana | ユニ |
| Kanji (most common) | 有日 |
Full name examples
- Yuni Yuki (Japanese order: 結城有日, ゆうき ゆに)
- Yuni Kono (Japanese order: 河野有日, こうの ゆに)
- Yuni Maki (Japanese order: 牧有日, まき ゆに)
How to pronounce Yuni
Break it into 2 parts: yu · ni. 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 ゆに.
Questions about Yuni
What does Yuni mean in Japanese?
Yuni has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 有日, combines these meanings: possess + day. Other spellings include 雪新 (snow + new), 有似 (possess + becoming), 由似 (wherefore + becoming).
How do you write Yuni in kanji?
The most common way is 有日 (ゆに). It can also be written 雪新, 有似, 由似, 結丹, 由仁.
How do you write Yuni in katakana?
Yuni is ユニ in katakana and ゆに in hiragana.
Is Yuni a boy or girl name?
Yuni is mostly used for girls.
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