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Hisao 久雄 – Japanese boy given name
Hisao (久雄) is read ひさお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 久雄, the characters mean: long time + masculine. This reading can be written with at least 58 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Hisao
Hisao (久雄 or 尚夫) means long hero or noble man. A traditional male name.
How to write Hisao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 久雄 | ひさお | long time + masculine | 15 |
| 尚夫 | ひさお | esteem + husband | 12 |
| 寿夫 | ひさお | longevity + husband | 11 |
| 長生 | ひさお | long + life | 13 |
| 学夫 | ひさお | study + husband | 12 |
| 藤和 | ひさお | wisteria + harmony | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hisao
Hisao in different scripts
| Romaji | Hisao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひさお |
| Katakana | ヒサオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 久雄 |
Full name examples
- Hisao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城久雄, ゆうき ひさお)
- Hisao Kono (Japanese order: 河野久雄, こうの ひさお)
- Hisao Maki (Japanese order: 牧久雄, まき ひさお)
How to pronounce Hisao
Break it into 2 parts: hi · sao. 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 ひさお.
Questions about Hisao
What does Hisao mean in Japanese?
Hisao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 久雄, combines these meanings: long time + masculine. Other spellings include 尚夫 (esteem + husband), 寿夫 (longevity + husband), 長生 (long + life).
How do you write Hisao in kanji?
The most common way is 久雄 (ひさお). It can also be written 尚夫, 寿夫, 長生, 学夫, 藤和.
How do you write Hisao in katakana?
Hisao is ヒサオ in katakana and ひさお in hiragana.
Is Hisao a boy or girl name?
Hisao is mostly used for boys.
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