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Kyo 今日 – Japanese girl given name
Kyo (今日) is read きょう and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 今日, the characters mean: now + day. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 今日 | きょう | now + day | 8 |
| 強羽 | きょう | strong + feathers | 17 |
| 巨有 | きょう | gigantic + possess | 11 |
| 希有 | きょう | hope + possess | 13 |
| 巨羽 | きょう | gigantic + feathers | 11 |
| 香宇 | きょう | incense + eaves | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kyo
Kyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きょう |
| Katakana | キョウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 今日 |
Full name examples
- Kyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城今日, ゆうき きょう)
- Kyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野今日, こうの きょう)
- Kyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧今日, まき きょう)
How to pronounce Kyo
Break it into 1 parts: kyo. 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 きょう.
Questions about Kyo
What does Kyo mean in Japanese?
Kyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 今日, combines these meanings: now + day. Other spellings include 強羽 (strong + feathers), 巨有 (gigantic + possess), 希有 (hope + possess).
How do you write Kyo in kanji?
The most common way is 今日 (きょう). It can also be written 強羽, 巨有, 希有, 巨羽, 香宇.
How do you write Kyo in katakana?
Kyo is キョウ in katakana and きょう in hiragana.
Is Kyo a boy or girl name?
Kyo is mostly used for girls.
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