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Kazu 花都 – Japanese girl given name
Kazu (花都) is read かづ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 花都, the characters mean: flower + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kazu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 花都 | かづ | flower + metropolis | 18 |
| 香都 | かづ | incense + metropolis | 20 |
| 和津 | かず | harmony + haven | 17 |
| 加津 | かず | add + haven | 14 |
| 華都 | かず | splendor + metropolis | 21 |
| 一寿 | かず | one + longevity | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kazu
Kazu in different scripts
| Romaji | Kazu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かづ |
| Katakana | カヅ |
| Kanji (most common) | 花都 |
Full name examples
- Kazu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城花都, ゆうき かづ)
- Kazu Kono (Japanese order: 河野花都, こうの かづ)
- Kazu Maki (Japanese order: 牧花都, まき かづ)
How to pronounce Kazu
Break it into 2 parts: ka · zu. 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 かづ.
Questions about Kazu
What does Kazu mean in Japanese?
Kazu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 花都, combines these meanings: flower + metropolis. Other spellings include 香都 (incense + metropolis), 和津 (harmony + haven), 加津 (add + haven).
How do you write Kazu in kanji?
The most common way is 花都 (かづ). It can also be written 香都, 和津, 加津, 華都, 一寿.
How do you write Kazu in katakana?
Kazu is カヅ in katakana and かづ in hiragana.
Is Kazu a boy or girl name?
Kazu is mostly used for girls.
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