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Hideo 任男 – Japanese boy given name
Hideo (任男) is read ひでお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 任男, the characters mean: responsibility + male. This reading can be written with at least 64 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Hideo
Hideo (秀雄) means outstanding man. The game designer Hideo Kojima is a famous bearer.
How to write Hideo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 任男 | ひでお | responsibility + male | 13 |
| 英生 | ひでお | England + life | 13 |
| 英水 | ひでお | England + water | 12 |
| 英男 | ひでお | England + male | 15 |
| 映夫 | ひでお | reflect + husband | 13 |
| 英夫 | ひでお | England + husband | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hideo
Hideo in different scripts
| Romaji | Hideo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひでお |
| Katakana | ヒデオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 任男 |
Full name examples
- Hideo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城任男, ゆうき ひでお)
- Hideo Kono (Japanese order: 河野任男, こうの ひでお)
- Hideo Maki (Japanese order: 牧任男, まき ひでお)
How to pronounce Hideo
Break it into 2 parts: hi · deo. 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 ひでお.
Questions about Hideo
What does Hideo mean in Japanese?
Hideo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 任男, combines these meanings: responsibility + male. Other spellings include 英生 (England + life), 英水 (England + water), 英男 (England + male).
How do you write Hideo in kanji?
The most common way is 任男 (ひでお). It can also be written 英生, 英水, 英男, 映夫, 英夫.
How do you write Hideo in katakana?
Hideo is ヒデオ in katakana and ひでお in hiragana.
Is Hideo a boy or girl name?
Hideo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 任
任: responsibility, duty, term
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