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Mikio 幹夫 – Japanese unisex given name
Mikio (幹夫) is read みきお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 幹夫, the characters mean: tree trunk + husband. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 37 strokes in total.
About the name Mikio
Mikio (幹夫 or 三樹夫) means trunk man or three trees man. The film director Mikio Naruse carried the name.
How to write Mikio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 幹夫 | みきお | tree trunk + husband | 17 |
| 美樹雄 | みきお | beauty + timber + masculine | 37 |
| 三樹夫 | みきお | three + timber + husband | 23 |
| 幹大 | みきお | tree trunk + large | 16 |
| 幹生 | みきお | tree trunk + life | 18 |
| 幹治 | みきお | tree trunk + reign | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikio
Mikio in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みきお |
| Katakana | ミキオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 幹夫 |
Full name examples
- Mikio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城幹夫, ゆうき みきお)
- Mikio Kono (Japanese order: 河野幹夫, こうの みきお)
- Mikio Maki (Japanese order: 牧幹夫, まき みきお)
How to pronounce Mikio
Break it into 2 parts: mi · kio. 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 みきお.
Questions about Mikio
What does Mikio mean in Japanese?
Mikio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 幹夫, combines these meanings: tree trunk + husband. Other spellings include 美樹雄 (beauty + timber + masculine), 三樹夫 (three + timber + husband), 幹大 (tree trunk + large).
How do you write Mikio in kanji?
The most common way is 幹夫 (みきお). It can also be written 美樹雄, 三樹夫, 幹大, 幹生, 幹治.
How do you write Mikio in katakana?
Mikio is ミキオ in katakana and みきお in hiragana.
Is Mikio a boy or girl name?
Mikio is used for both boys and girls.
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