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Maruyama 円山 – Japanese surname
Maruyama (円山) is read まるやま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 円山, the characters mean: circle + mountain. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 6 to 7 strokes in total.
About the name Maruyama
Maruyama (丸山) means round mountain.
How to write Maruyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 円山 | まるやま | circle + mountain | 7 |
| 丸山 | まるやま | round + mountain | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maruyama
Maruyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Maruyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まるやま |
| Katakana | マルヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 円山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Maruyama (Japanese order: 円山歩美, まるやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Maruyama (Japanese order: 円山百合奈, まるやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Maruyama (Japanese order: 円山結城, まるやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Maruyama
Break it into 3 parts: ma · ruya · ma. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written まるやま.
Questions about Maruyama
What does Maruyama mean in Japanese?
Maruyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 円山, combines these meanings: circle + mountain. Other spellings include 丸山 (round + mountain).
How do you write Maruyama in kanji?
The most common way is 円山 (まるやま). It can also be written 丸山.
How do you write Maruyama in katakana?
Maruyama is マルヤマ in katakana and まるやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Maruyama?
Maruyama is read まるやま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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