Momiji

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Momiji means 'red leaves' or 'autumn foliage,' signifying the beauty and richness of the fall season. It also has connotations of change and transformation, as the leaves change color and eventually fall from the trees.
Scripts(How to write)
In the original Japanese language, Momiji is written as 紅葉. The first character, 紅, means 'crimson' or 'deep red,' while the second character, 葉, means 'leaf.'
もみじ(Japanese Hiragana)
モミジ(Japanese Katakana)
椛(Japanese Kanji)
紅葉,
黄葉,
Pronunciation
MO-MEE-JEE
The proper pronunciation of Momiji is 'moh-mi-jee' or 'moh-mee-jee' with emphasis on the second syllable.
Popularity
Momiji is not a very common name outside of Japan. It is mainly used within Japanese communities and has not gained widespread popularity in other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Momiji
Cartoon of Momiji

Momiji Name meanings & History

The name Momiji has its roots in Japan. It is derived from the Japanese word for 'red leaves,' which is a reference to the bright red foliage of the Japanese maple tree. Momiji means 'red leaves' or 'autumn foliage,' signifying the beauty and richness of the fall season. It also has connotations of change and transformation, as the leaves change color and eventually fall from the trees. This name can be used as 紅葉 or 黄葉, referring to the autumn/fall colours and the leaves changing colour. It can also be used as 椛 (kaba, momiji) which is a kokuji character (a character that is made and used in Japan only). 椛 means "birch, maple".Although used more often on females, this name is also used on boys (albeit rarely). One fictional male bearer of this name is Momiji Sōma (草摩 紅葉) who appeared in the Japanese anime, Fruits Basket. Momiji is a name primarily used in Japan for boys and girls alike. It is especially popular during the fall season when Japanese maple trees display their beautiful red leaves.

Zodiac Sign of Momiji: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Momiji:

M: Memorabilia,Mother,Memory,Maternal,Mommy,Mushy,Manipulative

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

J: Judicial,Jester,Journey,Joy,Journal,Justice

Momiji is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Momiji include Momiji Yamamoto, a Japanese professional wrestler, and Momiji Binboda, the protagonist of the manga series "Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu!"

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