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Yuyu 結々 – Japanese girl given name
Yuyu (結々) is read ゆゆ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 結々, the characters mean: tie. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Yuyu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 結々 | ゆゆ | tie | 12 |
| 結由 | ゆうゆ | tie + wherefore | 17 |
| 優結 | ゆうゆ | tenderness + tie | 29 |
| 百優 | ゆゆ | hundred + tenderness | 23 |
| 有由 | ゆうゆ | possess + wherefore | 11 |
| 優有 | ゆうゆ | tenderness + possess | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuyu
Yuyu in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuyu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆゆ |
| Katakana | ユユ |
| Kanji (most common) | 結々 |
Full name examples
- Yuyu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城結々, ゆうき ゆゆ)
- Yuyu Kono (Japanese order: 河野結々, こうの ゆゆ)
- Yuyu Maki (Japanese order: 牧結々, まき ゆゆ)
How to pronounce Yuyu
Break it into 1 parts: yuyu. 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 ゆゆ.
Questions about Yuyu
What does Yuyu mean in Japanese?
Yuyu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 結々, combines these meanings: tie. Other spellings include 結由 (tie + wherefore), 優結 (tenderness + tie), 百優 (hundred + tenderness).
How do you write Yuyu in kanji?
The most common way is 結々 (ゆゆ). It can also be written 結由, 優結, 百優, 有由, 優有.
How do you write Yuyu in katakana?
Yuyu is ユユ in katakana and ゆゆ in hiragana.
Is Yuyu a boy or girl name?
Yuyu is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 結
結: tie, bind, contract
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