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Kota 小歌 – Japanese boy given name
Kota (小歌) is read こうた and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 小歌, the characters mean: little + song. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Kota
Kota (康太 or 光太) is a friendly boys' name whose 太 means big or thick.
How to write Kota in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小歌 | こうた | little + song | 17 |
| 光多 | こうた | ray + many | 12 |
| 航多 | こうた | navigate + many | 16 |
| 康多 | こうた | ease + many | 17 |
| 幸多 | こうた | happiness + many | 14 |
| 貢大 | こうた | tribute + large | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kota
Kota in different scripts
| Romaji | Kota |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうた |
| Katakana | コウタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小歌 |
Full name examples
- Kota Yuki (Japanese order: 結城小歌, ゆうき こうた)
- Kota Kono (Japanese order: 河野小歌, こうの こうた)
- Kota Maki (Japanese order: 牧小歌, まき こうた)
How to pronounce Kota
Break it into 2 parts: ko · 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 こうた.
Questions about Kota
What does Kota mean in Japanese?
Kota has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小歌, combines these meanings: little + song. Other spellings include 光多 (ray + many), 航多 (navigate + many), 康多 (ease + many).
How do you write Kota in kanji?
The most common way is 小歌 (こうた). It can also be written 光多, 航多, 康多, 幸多, 貢大.
How do you write Kota in katakana?
Kota is コウタ in katakana and こうた in hiragana.
Is Kota a boy or girl name?
Kota is mostly used for boys.
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