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Maya
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  • Hiraganatip:まや
  • Katakanatip:マヤ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 200
  • English Syllablestip:ma-ya (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ma-ya (2)
  • English transcriptiontip:Maya

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Maya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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真屋- Maya -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "house, roof, shop."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 90

間谷- Maya -

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means "between."

  • Between Pillars - The space between pillars in a building.

  • Gap - A gap or separation.

  • Inside - The interior of something.

  • Time - A period of time.

  • To Heal - To get better from an illness.

  • To Mix - To mix together.

  • To Separate - To create a space between two things.

  • To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.

  • To Switch - To switch places.

  • Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).

means "valley, path, to reach an end."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

真矢- Maya -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

真野- Maya -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "field, outskirts, civilian."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

麻野- Maya -

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means "hemp, linen, numb."

  • Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.

  • Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.

  • Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed.

  • Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).

means "field, outskirts, civilian."

  • Householdstip: under 10

磨家- Maya -

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means "polish, grind, refine."

  • Polish - To make smooth and shiny through rubbing.

  • Grind - To Reduce to Powder; to sharpen.

  • Refine - To improve through practice.

  • Cultivate - To develop skills through effort.

  • Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.

  • Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.

  • Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.

means "house, family, lineage."

  • House - A Residence; a building where people live.

  • Lineage - Family background and heritage.

  • Clan - People of the same bloodline.

  • School - A particular discipline of study or art; also, those who belong to it.

  • Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.

  • To Reside - To Live; to dwell.

  • Householdstip: under 10

真家- Maya -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "house, family, lineage."

  • House - A Residence; a building where people live.

  • Lineage - Family background and heritage.

  • Clan - People of the same bloodline.

  • School - A particular discipline of study or art; also, those who belong to it.

  • Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.

  • To Reside - To Live; to dwell.

  • Householdstip: under 10

眞屋- Maya -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "house, roof, shop."

  • Householdstip: under 10

眞矢- Maya -

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means "true, truth, pure."

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

  • Householdstip: under 10

磨矢- Maya -

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means "polish, grind, refine."

  • Polish - To make smooth and shiny through rubbing.

  • Grind - To Reduce to Powder; to sharpen.

  • Refine - To improve through practice.

  • Cultivate - To develop skills through effort.

  • Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.

  • Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.

  • Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.

means "arrow, straight, to vow."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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