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Kao 果生 – Japanese girl given name
Kao (果生) is read かお and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 果生, the characters mean: fruit + life. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 果生 | かお | fruit + life | 13 |
| 花生 | かお | flower + life | 12 |
| 夏生 | かお | summer + life | 15 |
| 花欧 | かお | flower + Europe | 15 |
| 加緒 | かお | add + thong | 19 |
| 歌央 | かお | song + center | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kao
Kao in different scripts
| Romaji | Kao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かお |
| Katakana | カオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 果生 |
Full name examples
- Kao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城果生, ゆうき かお)
- Kao Kono (Japanese order: 河野果生, こうの かお)
- Kao Maki (Japanese order: 牧果生, まき かお)
How to pronounce Kao
Break it into 1 parts: kao. 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 かお.
Questions about Kao
What does Kao mean in Japanese?
Kao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 果生, combines these meanings: fruit + life. Other spellings include 花生 (flower + life), 夏生 (summer + life), 花欧 (flower + Europe).
How do you write Kao in kanji?
The most common way is 果生 (かお). It can also be written 花生, 夏生, 花欧, 加緒, 歌央.
How do you write Kao in katakana?
Kao is カオ in katakana and かお in hiragana.
Is Kao a boy or girl name?
Kao is mostly used for girls.
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