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Isayo 功代 – Japanese girl given name
Isayo (功代) is read いさよ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 功代, the characters mean: achievement + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Isayo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 功代 | いさよ | achievement + substitute | 10 |
| 勲代 | いさよ | meritorious deed + substitute | 20 |
| 勲世 | いさよ | meritorious deed + generation | 20 |
| 勲与 | いさよ | meritorious deed + bestow | 18 |
| 十五夜 | いさよ | ten + five + night | 14 |
| 意早代 | いさよ | idea + early + substitute | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isayo
Isayo in different scripts
| Romaji | Isayo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさよ |
| Katakana | イサヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 功代 |
Full name examples
- Isayo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城功代, ゆうき いさよ)
- Isayo Kono (Japanese order: 河野功代, こうの いさよ)
- Isayo Maki (Japanese order: 牧功代, まき いさよ)
How to pronounce Isayo
Break it into 2 parts: i · sayo. 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 いさよ.
Questions about Isayo
What does Isayo mean in Japanese?
Isayo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 功代, combines these meanings: achievement + substitute. Other spellings include 勲代 (meritorious deed + substitute), 勲世 (meritorious deed + generation), 勲与 (meritorious deed + bestow).
How do you write Isayo in kanji?
The most common way is 功代 (いさよ). It can also be written 勲代, 勲世, 勲与, 十五夜, 意早代.
How do you write Isayo in katakana?
Isayo is イサヨ in katakana and いさよ in hiragana.
Is Isayo a boy or girl name?
Isayo is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 功
功: achievement, merits, success
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