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Chiho 七保 – Japanese girl given name
Chiho (七保) is read ちほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 七保, the characters mean: seven + protect. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Chiho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 七保 | ちほ | seven + protect | 11 |
| 千保 | ちほ | thousand + protect | 12 |
| 知保 | ちほ | know + protect | 17 |
| 千補 | ちほ | thousand + supplement | 15 |
| 地歩 | ちほ | ground + walk | 14 |
| 千歩 | ちほ | thousand + walk | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chiho
Chiho in different scripts
| Romaji | Chiho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちほ |
| Katakana | チホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 七保 |
Full name examples
- Chiho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城七保, ゆうき ちほ)
- Chiho Kono (Japanese order: 河野七保, こうの ちほ)
- Chiho Maki (Japanese order: 牧七保, まき ちほ)
How to pronounce Chiho
Break it into 2 parts: chi · ho. 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 ちほ.
Questions about Chiho
What does Chiho mean in Japanese?
Chiho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 七保, combines these meanings: seven + protect. Other spellings include 千保 (thousand + protect), 知保 (know + protect), 千補 (thousand + supplement).
How do you write Chiho in kanji?
The most common way is 七保 (ちほ). It can also be written 千保, 知保, 千補, 地歩, 千歩.
How do you write Chiho in katakana?
Chiho is チホ in katakana and ちほ in hiragana.
Is Chiho a boy or girl name?
Chiho is mostly used for girls.
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