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Momo 桃 – Japanese girl given name
Momo (桃) is read もも and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 桃, the characters mean: peach. This reading can be written with at least 43 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Momo
Momo means peach (桃). In Japanese folklore Momotaro, the Peach Boy, is born from a giant peach, so the fruit has a friendly storybook feel.
How to write Momo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 桃 | もも | peach | 10 |
| 百々 | もも | hundred | 6 |
| 百望 | もも | hundred + ambition | 17 |
| 百花 | もも | hundred + flower | 13 |
| 望々 | もも | ambition | 11 |
| 百宇 | もも | hundred + eaves | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Momo
Momo in different scripts
| Romaji | Momo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もも |
| Katakana | モモ |
| Kanji (most common) | 桃 |
Full name examples
- Momo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城桃, ゆうき もも)
- Momo Kono (Japanese order: 河野桃, こうの もも)
- Momo Maki (Japanese order: 牧桃, まき もも)
How to pronounce Momo
Break it into 2 parts: mo · mo. 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 もも.
Questions about Momo
What does Momo mean in Japanese?
Momo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 桃, combines these meanings: peach. Other spellings include 百々 (hundred), 百望 (hundred + ambition), 百花 (hundred + flower).
How do you write Momo in kanji?
The most common way is 桃 (もも). It can also be written 百々, 百望, 百花, 望々, 百宇.
How do you write Momo in katakana?
Momo is モモ in katakana and もも in hiragana.
Is Momo a boy or girl name?
Momo is mostly used for girls.
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