葵
あおい
アオイ
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Aoi: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Hollyhock, Blue
葵
aoi
hollyhock flower, blue
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
葵
Hiragana
あおい
Katakana
アオイ
Romaji
Aoi
Cultural Significance
Aoi carries double meaning, the hollyhock plant sacred to the Kamo Shrine, and the Japanese word for blue-green. It evokes sky, sea, and the cool beauty of summer.
Kanji Character Details
葵
Character 1: 葵
読み: aoiMeaning: hollyhock flower, blue
The kanji 葵 in 葵 carries the nuance of “hollyhock flower, blue” alongside the other characters.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Aoi mean in Japanese?›
Aoi (葵) means "Hollyhock, Blue" in Japanese. The name is read あおい in hiragana.
Is Aoi a boy or girl name?›
Aoi is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Aoi in kanji?›
Aoi is typically written 葵 (あおい). Alternative kanji variants include 碧, 蒼.
How do you pronounce Aoi?›
Aoi is pronounced あおい in hiragana (アオイ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Aoi.
Writing Variants
Aoi can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
葵(primary)
碧(variant)
蒼(variant)
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