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Iwao 石夫 – Japanese boy given name
Iwao (石夫) is read いわお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 石夫, the characters mean: stone + husband. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Iwao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 石夫 | いわお | stone + husband | 9 |
| 岩生 | いわお | boulder + life | 13 |
| 石士 | いわお | stone + gentleman | 8 |
| 厳夫 | いわお | stern + husband | 21 |
| 石雄 | いわお | stone + masculine | 17 |
| 岩男 | いわお | boulder + male | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iwao
Iwao in different scripts
| Romaji | Iwao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いわお |
| Katakana | イワオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 石夫 |
Full name examples
- Iwao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城石夫, ゆうき いわお)
- Iwao Kono (Japanese order: 河野石夫, こうの いわお)
- Iwao Maki (Japanese order: 牧石夫, まき いわお)
How to pronounce Iwao
Break it into 2 parts: i · wao. 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 いわお.
Questions about Iwao
What does Iwao mean in Japanese?
Iwao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 石夫, combines these meanings: stone + husband. Other spellings include 岩生 (boulder + life), 石士 (stone + gentleman), 厳夫 (stern + husband).
How do you write Iwao in kanji?
The most common way is 石夫 (いわお). It can also be written 岩生, 石士, 厳夫, 石雄, 岩男.
How do you write Iwao in katakana?
Iwao is イワオ in katakana and いわお in hiragana.
Is Iwao a boy or girl name?
Iwao is mostly used for boys.
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