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Keita 京太 – Japanese boy given name
Keita (京太) is read けいた and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 京太, the characters mean: capital + plump. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Keita in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 京太 | けいた | capital + plump | 12 |
| 計太 | けいた | plot + plump | 13 |
| 景太 | けいた | scenery + plump | 16 |
| 慶田 | けいた | jubilation + rice field | 20 |
| 慶多 | けいた | jubilation + many | 21 |
| 恵太 | けいた | favor + plump | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Keita
Keita in different scripts
| Romaji | Keita |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けいた |
| Katakana | ケイタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 京太 |
Full name examples
- Keita Yuki (Japanese order: 結城京太, ゆうき けいた)
- Keita Kono (Japanese order: 河野京太, こうの けいた)
- Keita Maki (Japanese order: 牧京太, まき けいた)
How to pronounce Keita
Break it into 2 parts: kei · ta. 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 けいた.
Questions about Keita
What does Keita mean in Japanese?
Keita has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 京太, combines these meanings: capital + plump. Other spellings include 計太 (plot + plump), 景太 (scenery + plump), 慶田 (jubilation + rice field).
How do you write Keita in kanji?
The most common way is 京太 (けいた). It can also be written 計太, 景太, 慶田, 慶多, 恵太.
How do you write Keita in katakana?
Keita is ケイタ in katakana and けいた in hiragana.
Is Keita a boy or girl name?
Keita is mostly used for boys.
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