Kunie - Japanese Girl Names

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Kunie

/kuːnjeɪ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Nation or country (国) and picture or drawing (絵), depending on kanji; common interpretation is 'picture of the nation' or 'graceful image'

Represents a harmonious blend of cultural pride and artistic beauty, often symbolizing a woman as a living portrait of tradition and virtue

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, feminine grace, and the ideal of inner beauty expressed through quiet dignity and artistic sensibility

Etymology: Derived from Sino-Japanese roots: 'Kuni' (国) meaning 'country, nation, domain' or sometimes interpreted as 'humble' (kunii), combined with 'e' (絵 or 恵) meaning 'picture, blessing, favor'. The name likely evolved during the Meiji or Taisho periods as part of poetic and nationalistic naming trends

Style & Origin

traditional
unique
japanese

Cultural Background

Originating in Japan, Kunie is a feminine given name that reflects early 20th-century naming convent

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