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Isao 功 – Japanese girl given name
Isao (功) is read いさお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 功, the characters mean: achievement. This reading can be written with at least 77 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Isao
Isao (功 or 勲) means merit or achievement. It is a classic male name from the mid twentieth century.
How to write Isao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 功 | いさお | achievement | 5 |
| 勲 | いさお | meritorious deed | 15 |
| 勇夫 | いさお | courage + husband | 13 |
| 力男 | いさお | power + male | 9 |
| 軍夫 | いさお | army + husband | 13 |
| 功生 | いさお | achievement + life | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isao
Isao in different scripts
| Romaji | Isao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさお |
| Katakana | イサオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 功 |
Full name examples
- Isao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城功, ゆうき いさお)
- Isao Kono (Japanese order: 河野功, こうの いさお)
- Isao Maki (Japanese order: 牧功, まき いさお)
How to pronounce Isao
Break it into 2 parts: i · 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 いさお.
Questions about Isao
What does Isao mean in Japanese?
Isao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 功, combines these meanings: achievement. Other spellings include 勲 (meritorious deed), 勇夫 (courage + husband), 力男 (power + male).
How do you write Isao in kanji?
The most common way is 功 (いさお). It can also be written 勲, 勇夫, 力男, 軍夫, 功生.
How do you write Isao in katakana?
Isao is イサオ in katakana and いさお in hiragana.
Is Isao a boy or girl name?
Isao is mostly used for girls.
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