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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

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
京太けいたcapital + plump12
計太けいたplot + plump13
景太けいたscenery + plump16
慶田けいたjubilation + rice field20
慶多けいたjubilation + many21
恵太けいたfavor + plump14

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Keita

京
capital, 10**16
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: キョウ、ケイ、キン Kun: みやこ
太
plump, thick, big around
4 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: タイ、タ Kun: ふと
計
plot, plan, scheme, measure
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ケイ Kun: はか
景
scenery, view
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: ケイ

Keita in different scripts

RomajiKeita
Hiraganaけいた
Katakanaケイタ
Kanji (most common)京太

Full name examples

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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Other names that use 京

京: capital, 10**16

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