Steve in Japanese
Steve, when pronounced "stIv", is スティーヴ (sutīvu) in katakana.
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Steve in katakana and hiragana, composed from Master Takase's brushwork
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This spelling is shared by comedian, actor, musician and writer Steve Martin (スティーヴ・マーティン), television presenter, comedian, actor, and author Steve Harvey (スティーヴ・ハーヴィー), and singer Steve Perry (スティーヴ・ペリー). This is also the spelling used by football player and coach Steve Sarkisian (スティーヴ・サーキシアン).
Modern katakana was extended to write foreign words and names more faithfully. Steve pronounced stIv in katakana is スティーヴ read sutīvu. On the other hand, hiragana adheres to traditional Japanese spellings. Steve in hiragana is すてぃいぶ read sutiibu.
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Designs of Steve
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Name and Phrase
"Steve is My Love," "Steve is My Life," "Steve is My Soulmate" — each composed in Japanese calligraphy by Master Takase.
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Meaning
The name Steve means Garland. Learn more about the name Steve at Behind the Name.
The kanji 花輪 (hanawa) meaning "garland" — rendered in six calligraphy styles by Master Takase.
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Name and Meaning
These designs capture both the pronunciation of Steve in kana and the meaning “Garland” in kanji - beautifully translating both aspects of the name.
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