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Mayo 真四 – Japanese girl given name
Mayo (真四) is read まよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真四, the characters mean: true + four. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Mayo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真四 | まよ | true + four | 15 |
| 真代 | まよ | true + substitute | 15 |
| 真世 | まよ | true + generation | 15 |
| 万代 | まよ | ten thousand + substitute | 8 |
| 万世 | まよ | ten thousand + generation | 8 |
| 真与 | まよ | true + bestow | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mayo
Mayo in different scripts
| Romaji | Mayo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まよ |
| Katakana | マヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真四 |
Full name examples
- Mayo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真四, ゆうき まよ)
- Mayo Kono (Japanese order: 河野真四, こうの まよ)
- Mayo Maki (Japanese order: 牧真四, まき まよ)
How to pronounce Mayo
Break it into 1 parts: mayo. 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 まよ.
Questions about Mayo
What does Mayo mean in Japanese?
Mayo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真四, combines these meanings: true + four. Other spellings include 真代 (true + substitute), 真世 (true + generation), 万代 (ten thousand + substitute).
How do you write Mayo in kanji?
The most common way is 真四 (まよ). It can also be written 真代, 真世, 万代, 万世, 真与.
How do you write Mayo in katakana?
Mayo is マヨ in katakana and まよ in hiragana.
Is Mayo a boy or girl name?
Mayo is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 真
真: true, reality, Buddhist sect
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