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Kio 記生 – Japanese girl given name
Kio (記生) is read きお and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 記生, the characters mean: scribe + life. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 記生 | きお | scribe + life | 15 |
| 季生 | きお | seasons + life | 13 |
| 希生 | きお | hope + life | 12 |
| 紀保 | きお | chronicle + protect | 18 |
| 記緒 | きお | scribe + thong | 24 |
| 喜夫 | きお | rejoice + husband | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kio
Kio in different scripts
| Romaji | Kio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きお |
| Katakana | キオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 記生 |
Full name examples
- Kio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城記生, ゆうき きお)
- Kio Kono (Japanese order: 河野記生, こうの きお)
- Kio Maki (Japanese order: 牧記生, まき きお)
How to pronounce Kio
Break it into 1 parts: kio. 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 きお.
Questions about Kio
What does Kio mean in Japanese?
Kio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 記生, combines these meanings: scribe + life. Other spellings include 季生 (seasons + life), 希生 (hope + life), 紀保 (chronicle + protect).
How do you write Kio in kanji?
The most common way is 記生 (きお). It can also be written 季生, 希生, 紀保, 記緒, 喜夫.
How do you write Kio in katakana?
Kio is キオ in katakana and きお in hiragana.
Is Kio a boy or girl name?
Kio is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 記
記: scribe, account, narrative
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.