雪
ゆき
ユキ
Gender-NeutralNature-InspiredPopularity: 78/100Shorter entry
Yuki: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Snow
雪
yuki
snow
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
雪
Hiragana
ゆき
Katakana
ユキ
Romaji
Yuki
Cultural Significance
Snow (yuki) is deeply poetic in Japanese culture, representing purity, silence, and the beauty found in stillness. Used for both genders, it evokes a cool, clean spirit.
Kanji Character Details
雪
Character 1: 雪
読み: yukiMeaning: snow
As part of writing Yuki as 雪, this character adds the meaning “snow” to the compound.
Gender Usage
50%
Female usage
50%
Male usage
Gender-Neutral
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yuki mean in Japanese?›
Yuki (雪) means "Snow" in Japanese. The name is read ゆき in hiragana.
Is Yuki a boy or girl name?›
Yuki is a gender-neutral Japanese name that can be used for both boys and girls.
How do you write Yuki in kanji?›
Yuki is typically written 雪 (ゆき). Alternative kanji variants include 幸, 雪輝.
How do you pronounce Yuki?›
Yuki is pronounced ゆき in hiragana (ユキ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Yuki.
Writing Variants
Yuki can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
雪(primary)
幸(variant)
雪輝(variant)
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