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Kiho 公保 – Japanese girl given name
Kiho (公保) is read きほ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 公保, the characters mean: public + protect. This reading can be written with at least 44 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kiho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公保 | きほ | public + protect | 13 |
| 喜方 | きほう | rejoice + direction | 16 |
| 喜保 | きほ | rejoice + protect | 21 |
| 季保 | きほ | seasons + protect | 17 |
| 貴保 | きほ | precious + protect | 21 |
| 季歩 | きほ | seasons + walk | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiho
Kiho in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きほ |
| Katakana | キホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 公保 |
Full name examples
- Kiho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城公保, ゆうき きほ)
- Kiho Kono (Japanese order: 河野公保, こうの きほ)
- Kiho Maki (Japanese order: 牧公保, まき きほ)
How to pronounce Kiho
Break it into 2 parts: ki · ho. 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 きほ.
Questions about Kiho
What does Kiho mean in Japanese?
Kiho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 公保, combines these meanings: public + protect. Other spellings include 喜方 (rejoice + direction), 喜保 (rejoice + protect), 季保 (seasons + protect).
How do you write Kiho in kanji?
The most common way is 公保 (きほ). It can also be written 喜方, 喜保, 季保, 貴保, 季歩.
How do you write Kiho in katakana?
Kiho is キホ in katakana and きほ in hiragana.
Is Kiho a boy or girl name?
Kiho is mostly used for girls.
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公: public, prince, official
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