巴

ともえ

トモエ

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Tomoe: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Comma Pattern, Swirl

巴

tomoe

swirl, whirlpool, comma pattern

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All Readings

Kanji

巴

Hiragana

ともえ

Katakana

トモエ

Romaji

Tomoe

Cultural Significance

Tomoe Gozen was one of Japan's legendary female warriors of the 12th century, celebrated in the Tale of the Heike. This name carries historical significance and strength.

Kanji Character Details

巴

Character 1: 巴

読み: tomoe

Meaning: swirl, whirlpool, comma pattern

Read within 巴, it supplies the idea of “swirl, whirlpool, comma pattern” that shapes how the name is understood.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tomoe mean in Japanese?›

Tomoe (巴) means "Comma Pattern, Swirl" in Japanese. The name is read ともえ in hiragana.

Is Tomoe a boy or girl name?›

Tomoe is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.

How do you write Tomoe in kanji?›

Tomoe is typically written 巴 (ともえ). Alternative kanji variants include 友恵, 友江.

How do you pronounce Tomoe?›

Tomoe is pronounced ともえ in hiragana (トモエ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Tomoe.

Writing Variants

Tomoe can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

巴(primary)

友恵(variant)

友江(variant)

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Tomoe: Japanese Name Meaning

All Readings

Cultural Significance

Kanji Character Details

Character 1: 巴

Gender Usage

Frequently Asked Questions

Writing Variants

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