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Io 五百 – Japanese girl given name
Io (五百) is read いお and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 五百, the characters mean: five + hundred. This reading can be written with at least 47 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Io in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 五百 | いお | five + hundred | 10 |
| 維生 | いお | fiber + life | 19 |
| 依生 | いお | reliant + life | 13 |
| 以緒 | いお | by means of + thong | 19 |
| 伊欧 | いお | Italy + Europe | 14 |
| 伊音 | いお | Italy + sound | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Io
Io in different scripts
| Romaji | Io |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いお |
| Katakana | イオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 五百 |
Full name examples
- Io Yuki (Japanese order: 結城五百, ゆうき いお)
- Io Kono (Japanese order: 河野五百, こうの いお)
- Io Maki (Japanese order: 牧五百, まき いお)
How to pronounce Io
Break it into 1 parts: io. 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 いお.
Questions about Io
What does Io mean in Japanese?
Io has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 五百, combines these meanings: five + hundred. Other spellings include 維生 (fiber + life), 依生 (reliant + life), 以緒 (by means of + thong).
How do you write Io in kanji?
The most common way is 五百 (いお). It can also be written 維生, 依生, 以緒, 伊欧, 伊音.
How do you write Io in katakana?
Io is イオ in katakana and いお in hiragana.
Is Io a boy or girl name?
Io is mostly used for girls.
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