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Koyu 公雄 – Japanese girl given name
Koyu (公雄) is read こうゆう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 公雄, the characters mean: public + masculine. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Koyu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公雄 | こうゆう | public + masculine | 16 |
| 幸有 | こうゆう | happiness + possess | 14 |
| 好雄 | こうゆう | fond + masculine | 18 |
| 小裕 | こゆ | little + abundant | 15 |
| 香融 | こうゆう | incense + dissolve | 25 |
| 興雄 | こうゆう | entertain + masculine | 28 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koyu
Koyu in different scripts
| Romaji | Koyu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうゆう |
| Katakana | コウユウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 公雄 |
Full name examples
- Koyu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城公雄, ゆうき こうゆう)
- Koyu Kono (Japanese order: 河野公雄, こうの こうゆう)
- Koyu Maki (Japanese order: 牧公雄, まき こうゆう)
How to pronounce Koyu
Break it into 1 parts: koyu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written こうゆう.
Questions about Koyu
What does Koyu mean in Japanese?
Koyu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 公雄, combines these meanings: public + masculine. Other spellings include 幸有 (happiness + possess), 好雄 (fond + masculine), 小裕 (little + abundant).
How do you write Koyu in kanji?
The most common way is 公雄 (こうゆう). It can also be written 幸有, 好雄, 小裕, 香融, 興雄.
How do you write Koyu in katakana?
Koyu is コウユウ in katakana and こうゆう in hiragana.
Is Koyu a boy or girl name?
Koyu is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 公
公: public, prince, official
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