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Iyo 五代 – Japanese girl given name
Iyo (五代) is read いよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 五代, the characters mean: five + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 45 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Iyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 五代 | いよ | five + substitute | 9 |
| 一世 | いよ | one + generation | 6 |
| 意代 | いよ | idea + substitute | 18 |
| 以代 | いよ | by means of + substitute | 10 |
| 意世 | いよ | idea + generation | 18 |
| 委代 | いよ | committee + substitute | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iyo
Iyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Iyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いよ |
| Katakana | イヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 五代 |
Full name examples
- Iyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城五代, ゆうき いよ)
- Iyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野五代, こうの いよ)
- Iyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧五代, まき いよ)
How to pronounce Iyo
Break it into 1 parts: iyo. 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 いよ.
Questions about Iyo
What does Iyo mean in Japanese?
Iyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 五代, combines these meanings: five + substitute. Other spellings include 一世 (one + generation), 意代 (idea + substitute), 以代 (by means of + substitute).
How do you write Iyo in kanji?
The most common way is 五代 (いよ). It can also be written 一世, 意代, 以代, 意世, 委代.
How do you write Iyo in katakana?
Iyo is イヨ in katakana and いよ in hiragana.
Is Iyo a boy or girl name?
Iyo is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.