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Koyo 小代 – Japanese girl given name
Koyo (小代) is read こよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 小代, the characters mean: little + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 40 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Koyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小代 | こよ | little + substitute | 8 |
| 小葉 | こよう | little + leaf | 15 |
| 古世 | こよ | old + generation | 10 |
| 光容 | こうよう | ray + contain | 16 |
| 幸代 | こよ | happiness + substitute | 13 |
| 康容 | こうよう | ease + contain | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koyo
Koyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Koyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こよ |
| Katakana | コヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小代 |
Full name examples
- Koyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城小代, ゆうき こよ)
- Koyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野小代, こうの こよ)
- Koyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧小代, まき こよ)
How to pronounce Koyo
Break it into 1 parts: koyo. 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 こよ.
Questions about Koyo
What does Koyo mean in Japanese?
Koyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小代, combines these meanings: little + substitute. Other spellings include 小葉 (little + leaf), 古世 (old + generation), 光容 (ray + contain).
How do you write Koyo in kanji?
The most common way is 小代 (こよ). It can also be written 小葉, 古世, 光容, 幸代, 康容.
How do you write Koyo in katakana?
Koyo is コヨ in katakana and こよ in hiragana.
Is Koyo a boy or girl name?
Koyo is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.