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Hiro 広生 – Japanese unisex given name
Hiro (広生) is read ひろお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 広生, the characters mean: wide + life. This reading can be written with at least 117 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Hiro
Hiro is a short form that can stand alone or start a longer name. It is written 大 (big), 寛 (generous) or 弘 (broad), so the common idea is breadth and openness.
How to write Hiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 広生 | ひろお | wide + life | 10 |
| 大夫 | ひろお | large + husband | 7 |
| 広男 | ひろお | wide + male | 12 |
| 広夫 | ひろお | wide + husband | 9 |
| 演夫 | ひろお | performance + husband | 18 |
| 大雄 | ひろお | large + masculine | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiro
Hiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひろお |
| Katakana | ヒロオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 広生 |
Full name examples
- Hiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城広生, ゆうき ひろお)
- Hiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野広生, こうの ひろお)
- Hiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧広生, まき ひろお)
How to pronounce Hiro
Break it into 2 parts: hi · ro. 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 ひろお.
Questions about Hiro
What does Hiro mean in Japanese?
Hiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 広生, combines these meanings: wide + life. Other spellings include 大夫 (large + husband), 広男 (wide + male), 広夫 (wide + husband).
How do you write Hiro in kanji?
The most common way is 広生 (ひろお). It can also be written 大夫, 広男, 広夫, 演夫, 大雄.
How do you write Hiro in katakana?
Hiro is ヒロオ in katakana and ひろお in hiragana.
Is Hiro a boy or girl name?
Hiro is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 広
広: wide, broad, spacious
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