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Iho 意保 – Japanese girl given name
Iho (意保) is read いほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 意保, the characters mean: idea + protect. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Iho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 意保 | いほ | idea + protect | 22 |
| 以保 | いほ | by means of + protect | 14 |
| 委保 | いほ | committee + protect | 17 |
| 意歩 | いほ | idea + walk | 21 |
| 以歩 | いほ | by means of + walk | 13 |
| 委歩 | いほ | committee + walk | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iho
Iho in different scripts
| Romaji | Iho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いほ |
| Katakana | イホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 意保 |
Full name examples
- Iho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城意保, ゆうき いほ)
- Iho Kono (Japanese order: 河野意保, こうの いほ)
- Iho Maki (Japanese order: 牧意保, まき いほ)
How to pronounce Iho
Break it into 2 parts: i · 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 いほ.
Questions about Iho
What does Iho mean in Japanese?
Iho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 意保, combines these meanings: idea + protect. Other spellings include 以保 (by means of + protect), 委保 (committee + protect), 意歩 (idea + walk).
How do you write Iho in kanji?
The most common way is 意保 (いほ). It can also be written 以保, 委保, 意歩, 以歩, 委歩.
How do you write Iho in katakana?
Iho is イホ in katakana and いほ in hiragana.
Is Iho a boy or girl name?
Iho is mostly used for girls.
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意: idea, mind, heart
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