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Abe 阿部 – Japanese surname
Abe (阿部) is read あべ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 阿部, the characters mean: Africa + section. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Abe
Abe (阿部) is an old clan name. The ancient diviner Abe no Seimei, a legend in Japanese folklore, belonged to the same lineage.
How to write Abe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 阿部 | あべ | Africa + section | 19 |
| 安部 | あべ | relax + section | 17 |
| 安保 | あべ | relax + protect | 15 |
| 安武 | あべ | relax + warrior | 14 |
| 安辺 | あべ | relax + environs | 11 |
| 安倍 | あべ | relax + double | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Abe
Abe in different scripts
| Romaji | Abe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あべ |
| Katakana | アベ |
| Kanji (most common) | 阿部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Abe (Japanese order: 阿部歩美, あべ あゆみ)
- Yurina Abe (Japanese order: 阿部百合奈, あべ ゆりな)
- Yuki Abe (Japanese order: 阿部結城, あべ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Abe
Break it into 2 parts: a · be. 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 あべ.
Questions about Abe
What does Abe mean in Japanese?
Abe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 阿部, combines these meanings: Africa + section. Other spellings include 安部 (relax + section), 安保 (relax + protect), 安武 (relax + warrior).
How do you write Abe in kanji?
The most common way is 阿部 (あべ). It can also be written 安部, 安保, 安武, 安辺, 安倍.
How do you write Abe in katakana?
Abe is アベ in katakana and あべ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Abe?
Abe is read あべ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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