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Kiyono 青野 – Japanese girl given name
Kiyono (青野) is read きよの and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 青野, the characters mean: blue + plains. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 19 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Kiyono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 青野 | きよの | blue + plains | 19 |
| 清野 | きよの | pure + plains | 22 |
| 精野 | きよの | refined + plains | 25 |
| 清能 | きよの | pure + ability | 21 |
| 聖野 | きよの | holy + plains | 24 |
| 清納 | きよの | pure + settlement | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiyono
Kiyono in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiyono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きよの |
| Katakana | キヨノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 青野 |
Full name examples
- Kiyono Yuki (Japanese order: 結城青野, ゆうき きよの)
- Kiyono Kono (Japanese order: 河野青野, こうの きよの)
- Kiyono Maki (Japanese order: 牧青野, まき きよの)
How to pronounce Kiyono
Break it into 2 parts: kiyo · no. 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 きよの.
Questions about Kiyono
What does Kiyono mean in Japanese?
Kiyono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 青野, combines these meanings: blue + plains. Other spellings include 清野 (pure + plains), 精野 (refined + plains), 清能 (pure + ability).
How do you write Kiyono in kanji?
The most common way is 青野 (きよの). It can also be written 清野, 精野, 清能, 聖野, 清納.
How do you write Kiyono in katakana?
Kiyono is キヨノ in katakana and きよの in hiragana.
Is Kiyono a boy or girl name?
Kiyono is mostly used for girls.
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