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Hayao 早生 – Japanese girl given name
Hayao (早生) is read はやお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 早生, the characters mean: early + life. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Hayao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 早生 | はやお | early + life | 11 |
| 速生 | はやお | quick + life | 15 |
| 早夫 | はやお | early + husband | 10 |
| 速男 | はやお | quick + male | 17 |
| 速夫 | はやお | quick + husband | 14 |
| 早雄 | はやお | early + masculine | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hayao
Hayao in different scripts
| Romaji | Hayao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はやお |
| Katakana | ハヤオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 早生 |
Full name examples
- Hayao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城早生, ゆうき はやお)
- Hayao Kono (Japanese order: 河野早生, こうの はやお)
- Hayao Maki (Japanese order: 牧早生, まき はやお)
How to pronounce Hayao
Break it into 1 parts: hayao. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written はやお.
Questions about Hayao
What does Hayao mean in Japanese?
Hayao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 早生, combines these meanings: early + life. Other spellings include 速生 (quick + life), 早夫 (early + husband), 速男 (quick + male).
How do you write Hayao in kanji?
The most common way is 早生 (はやお). It can also be written 速生, 早夫, 速男, 速夫, 早雄.
How do you write Hayao in katakana?
Hayao is ハヤオ in katakana and はやお in hiragana.
Is Hayao a boy or girl name?
Hayao is mostly used for girls.
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早: early, fast
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.