ゆき

ユキ

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Yuki: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Snow

yuki

snow

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All Readings

Kanji

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

Character 1:

読み: yuki

Meaning: 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:

(primary)
(variant)
雪輝(variant)

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