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Ao 大空 – Japanese girl given name
Ao (大空) is read あお and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 大空, the characters mean: large + empty. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Ao
Ao means blue or green (青). Because Japanese uses one word for both, it can suggest the sea, the sky or fresh leaves.
How to write Ao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大空 | あお | large + empty | 11 |
| 明青 | あお | bright + blue | 16 |
| 愛生 | あお | love + life | 18 |
| 安央 | あお | relax + center | 11 |
| 青央 | あお | blue + center | 13 |
| 愛央 | あお | love + center | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ao
Ao in different scripts
| Romaji | Ao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あお |
| Katakana | アオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大空 |
Full name examples
- Ao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大空, ゆうき あお)
- Ao Kono (Japanese order: 河野大空, こうの あお)
- Ao Maki (Japanese order: 牧大空, まき あお)
How to pronounce Ao
Break it into 1 parts: ao. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written あお.
Questions about Ao
What does Ao mean in Japanese?
Ao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大空, combines these meanings: large + empty. Other spellings include 明青 (bright + blue), 愛生 (love + life), 安央 (relax + center).
How do you write Ao in kanji?
The most common way is 大空 (あお). It can also be written 明青, 愛生, 安央, 青央, 愛央.
How do you write Ao in katakana?
Ao is アオ in katakana and あお in hiragana.
Is Ao a boy or girl name?
Ao is mostly used for girls.
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