group-level written forms
Canonical reference record
JMnedict-backedKANJIDIC2 character context
Japanese given name
Ibu
イブ
Recorded with both male and female given-name labels across dictionary entries.
いぶイブIbu
Reference coverageDistinct recorded spellings29 Source spelling/reading rows30 Coverage levelExtended
Extended source depth
This reading group has a comparatively broad dictionary footprint across source-recorded spellings or records. The counts describe corpus coverage, not real-world popularity.
records contributing to this reading group
based only on the imported source footprint
Pronunciation & romanization
How to read Ibu
The kana reading is source-recorded. Romanization and mora segmentation are deterministic reading aids generated from that kana; pitch accent is not inferred.
Normalized to hiragana for comparison.
The same reading converted to katakana.
Macron-style display. Vowel-sequence form: Ibu. Personal spelling and true vowel boundaries can differ.
2 morae in this reading. Small ゃ/ゅ/ょ-type kana join the preceding mora.
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Reading profile
How Ibu is represented
These counts describe records in the imported name corpus. They are not a ranking of how popular a spelling is among people in Japan.
いぶ · イブ
among the forms analyzed on this page
in the primary dictionary reading
small ゃ/ゅ/ょ-type kana combine with the preceding mora
recorded spelling
recorded spellings
recorded spellings
recorded spelling
JMnedict classification evidence
How this reading is classified in the source corpus
This separates dictionary classification from popularity. The same exact kana reading can be recorded as a given name, a surname, or both, and given-name records can carry male, female or unspecified source labels.
いぶ in the imported JMnedict corpus
34 source spelling/reading rows
2 source spelling/reading rows
row counts carrying each JMnedict source label
| Exact reading | Given-name evidence | Given-name labels | Surname evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| いぶIbu | 3234 source rows | male 1 · female 32 · unspecified 1source rows · distinct forms: male 1 · female 31 · unspecified 1 | 22 source rows |
| いぶIbu | 00 source rows | —source rows · distinct forms: — | 00 source rows |
Classification boundary: male/female/unspecified are labels attached to imported JMnedict name records. They are not population shares, probabilities, identity claims, or evidence that a spelling is currently common in Japan. A source row can also be repeated across different written forms, so row counts and distinct-writing counts are shown separately.
Spelling anatomy
Corpus structure behind Ibu
This section summarizes the exact source-recorded forms loaded for this reading group. Stroke and character-position statistics are descriptive corpus properties, not popularity or style scores.
3–36 strokes observed span
among forms with complete KANJIDIC2 stroke data
all component kanji loaded as jōyō/jinmeiyō classes
contains at least one character outside that loaded classification
| Reading | Romanization | Morae | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| いぶ | Ibu | 2 | 29 |
Reading ambiguity
Can the same writing be read another way?
15 of 29 displayed written forms have more than one given-name reading somewhere in the active JMnedict corpus. This is dictionary-record ambiguity, not a prediction of how a particular person reads the name.
distinct spellings displayed on this page
exact written forms with 2+ source readings
within this active given-name corpus
distinct kana readings for one displayed writing
聖
27 source-recorded readings
聖夜
聖女
夕
3 source-recorded readings
以歩
2 source-recorded readings
Ibuいぶ · this pageIhoいほ
伊歩
2 source-recorded readings
Ibuいぶ · this pageIhoいほ
依歩
2 source-recorded readings
Ibuいぶ · this pageIfuいふ
唯歩
2 source-recorded readings
Ibuいぶ · this pageYuihoゆいほ
A reading shown without a link is still source-recorded, but its destination group does not currently meet the canonical publication standard. Strong reference pages do not promote limited records merely to create extra internal links.
Kanji role reference
How recurring characters function across Ibu spellings
Position counts are calculated only from the distinct written forms analyzed for this page. KANJIDIC2 nanori are character-level name-reading references; they are not used here to decompose or assert the reading of a specific multi-kanji name.
| Kanji | Character glosses | Forms | First | Final | Internal | Solo | Strokes | KANJIDIC2 nanori | Loaded class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 舞 | dance, flit, circle | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
| 歩 | walk, counter for steps | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | あ, ゆき, ゆみ | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 2 |
| 衣 | garment, clothes, dressing | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 4 |
| 聖 | holy, saint, sage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | きよ, さと, さとし, せ +5 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 6 |
| 生 | life, genuine, birth | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | あさ, いき, いく, いけ +21 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 1 |
| 以 | by means of, because, in view of | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | もち | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 4 |
| 伊 | Italy, that one | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | これ, ただ, よし, いと +1 | Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9 |
| 依 | reliant, depend on, consequently | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | よ, より | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
| 唯 | solely, only, merely | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | ゆ | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
| 星 | star, spot, dot | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | — | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 2 |
| 泉 | spring, fountain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | いず, ずい, ずみ, ぜい +2 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 6 |
| 祈 | — | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — | Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 10 |
Counts describe this source-recorded spelling set, not population use. A repeated kanji can contribute to more than one position role across different spellings.
Exact writing research map
Move from a spelling to its readings, characters and literal sequence context
These relationships are exact and source-backed. Whole-name readings shown in each card come from JMnedict within the current name class; exact-writing search can surface records from other name classes. Character links open KANJIDIC2-backed kanji pages. Sequence context means the same kanji string occurs contiguously in another recorded written form—it does not prove shared origin or meaning.
Exact written form
イブ
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this page
Characters in order
イKanaブKana
Exact written form
五舞
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
今生
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
以歩
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this pageIhoいほ
Characters in order
Exact written form
以舞
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
伊歩
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this pageIhoいほ
Characters in order
Exact written form
伊舞
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
依歩
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this pageIfuいふ
Characters in order
Exact written form
依舞
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
唯歩
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Ibuいぶ · this pageYuihoゆいほ
Characters in order
Showing research maps for the first 10 distinct written forms out of 29. Every detailed spelling card below still links to exact-writing search and its component kanji.
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Corpus pattern
Kanji recurring across Ibu spellings
Only characters appearing in at least two distinct analyzed spellings are shown here. Frequency describes this source-recorded spelling set, not real-world baby-name popularity.
舞dance, flit, circle11 of 29 analyzed forms歩walk, counter for steps8 of 29 analyzed forms衣garment, clothes, dressing4 of 29 analyzed forms聖holy, saint, sage3 of 29 analyzed forms生life, genuine, birth2 of 29 analyzed forms以by means of, because, in view of2 of 29 analyzed forms伊Italy, that one2 of 29 analyzed forms依reliant, depend on, consequently2 of 29 analyzed forms唯solely, only, merely2 of 29 analyzed forms星star, spot, dot2 of 29 analyzed forms
Same reading, different writing
Explore written forms of Ibu
29 source-recorded forms use the primary source reading いぶ. Other source readings can appear in this romanized group when the imported records converge on the same index form. Use Compare to inspect exact spellings side by side.
イブ
イブ · Ibu
This written form uses kana rather than kanji, so there are no character-level kanji glosses to combine.
Character-set checkKana spelling
五舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
今生
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
以歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
以舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
伊歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
伊舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
依歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
依舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
唯歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
唯舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
夕
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
惟歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
愛舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
星吹
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
泉歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
泉舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
祈歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
祈舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
絵舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
聖
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
聖夜
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
聖女
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
衣歩
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
衣生
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
衣羽
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
衣舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported given-name corpus.
逸舞
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
麗星夜
いぶ · Ibu
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Spelling comparator
Compare Ibu forms side by side
Each exact written spelling appears once in this table even when JMnedict records more than one reading for that writing. Stroke totals and character glosses come from KANJIDIC2 when all component kanji are available.
| Spelling | One source reading | Character-level glosses | Total strokes | Loaded character class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| イブ | イブ | Kana-only spelling | — | Kana spelling |
| 五舞 | いぶ | 五 — five · 舞 — dance, flit | 19 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 今生 | いぶ | 今 — now · 生 — life, genuine | 9 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 以歩 | いぶ | 以 — by means of, because · 歩 — walk, counter for steps | 13 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 以舞 | いぶ | 以 — by means of, because · 舞 — dance, flit | 20 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 伊歩 | いぶ | 伊 — Italy, that one · 歩 — walk, counter for steps | 14 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 伊舞 | いぶ | 伊 — Italy, that one · 舞 — dance, flit | 21 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 依歩 | いぶ | 依 — reliant, depend on · 歩 — walk, counter for steps | 16 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 依舞 | いぶ | 依 — reliant, depend on · 舞 — dance, flit | 23 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 唯歩 | いぶ | 唯 — solely, only · 歩 — walk, counter for steps | 19 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 唯舞 | いぶ | 唯 — solely, only · 舞 — dance, flit | 26 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 夕 | いぶ | 夕 — evening | 3 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 惟歩 | いぶ | 惟 — consider, reflect · 歩 — walk, counter for steps | 19 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 愛舞 | いぶ | 愛 — love, affection · 舞 — dance, flit | 28 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 星吹 | いぶ | 星 — star, spot · 吹 — blow, breathe | 16 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 泉歩 | いぶ | 泉 — spring, fountain · 歩 — walk, counter for steps | 17 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
The comparison table shows the first 16 distinct written forms; the detailed cards above show up to 80 spelling/reading records.
What does Ibu mean?
There is not necessarily one fixed English meaning. The reading identifies the spoken name; different written forms can use different kanji. Character glosses describe individual kanji and should not be treated as proof of the intention behind a particular person’s name.
Related readings
More names beginning with いぶ
Related by the opening kana of the dictionary reading. This is a deterministic browsing relationship, not a claim that the names share the same meaning.
Evidence on this page
What each source establishes
JMnedict establishes recorded written forms, readings and name classifications; where safely associated, this page can also show JMnedict-supplied trans_det source text without treating it as a whole-name meaning. KANJIDIC2 supplies character readings, nanori, stroke counts, grade classes and English character glosses. The Ministry of Justice remains the official reference for Japanese child-name character rules. The Agency for Cultural Affairs romanization guidance is the reference for generated Latin-script reading aids.
JMnedictChecked 17 Sep 2026Active data built 16 Sep 2026Stored status: downloaded
KANJIDIC2Checked 17 Sep 2026Active data built 17 Sep 2026
Japan Ministry of Justice — characters usable in children’s namesChecked 17 Sep 2026
Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs — Romanization Rules (2025)Checked 17 Sep 2026
Source boundary
The spelling-frequency and structural counts on this page are calculated from imported JMnedict records. They are corpus counts, not population-frequency claims. KANJIDIC2 supplies the kanji metadata used in character and stroke comparisons.
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