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Kiyu 記百 – Japanese girl given name
Kiyu (記百) is read きゆ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 記百, the characters mean: scribe + hundred. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kiyu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 記百 | きゆ | scribe + hundred | 16 |
| 来優 | きゆ | come + tenderness | 24 |
| 規由 | きゆう | standard + wherefore | 16 |
| 基雄 | きゆう | fundamentals + masculine | 23 |
| 喜結 | きゆ | rejoice + tie | 24 |
| 季結 | きゆ | seasons + tie | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiyu
Kiyu in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiyu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きゆ |
| Katakana | キユ |
| Kanji (most common) | 記百 |
Full name examples
- Kiyu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城記百, ゆうき きゆ)
- Kiyu Kono (Japanese order: 河野記百, こうの きゆ)
- Kiyu Maki (Japanese order: 牧記百, まき きゆ)
How to pronounce Kiyu
Break it into 1 parts: kiyu. 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 きゆ.
Questions about Kiyu
What does Kiyu mean in Japanese?
Kiyu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 記百, combines these meanings: scribe + hundred. Other spellings include 来優 (come + tenderness), 規由 (standard + wherefore), 基雄 (fundamentals + masculine).
How do you write Kiyu in kanji?
The most common way is 記百 (きゆ). It can also be written 来優, 規由, 基雄, 喜結, 季結.
How do you write Kiyu in katakana?
Kiyu is キユ in katakana and きゆ in hiragana.
Is Kiyu a boy or girl name?
Kiyu is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 記
記: scribe, account, narrative
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