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Nobuhiko 展光 – Japanese boy given name
Nobuhiko (展光) is read のぶひこ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 展光, the characters mean: unfold + ray. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Nobuhiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 展光 | のぶひこ | unfold + ray | 16 |
| 長彦 | のぶひこ | long + lad | 17 |
| 円彦 | のぶひこ | circle + lad | 13 |
| 経彦 | のぶひこ | sutra + lad | 20 |
| 統彦 | のぶひこ | overall + lad | 21 |
| 進彦 | のぶひこ | advance + lad | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nobuhiko
Nobuhiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Nobuhiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のぶひこ |
| Katakana | ノブヒコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 展光 |
Full name examples
- Nobuhiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城展光, ゆうき のぶひこ)
- Nobuhiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野展光, こうの のぶひこ)
- Nobuhiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧展光, まき のぶひこ)
How to pronounce Nobuhiko
Break it into 4 parts: no · bu · hi · ko. 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 のぶひこ.
Questions about Nobuhiko
What does Nobuhiko mean in Japanese?
Nobuhiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 展光, combines these meanings: unfold + ray. Other spellings include 長彦 (long + lad), 円彦 (circle + lad), 経彦 (sutra + lad).
How do you write Nobuhiko in kanji?
The most common way is 展光 (のぶひこ). It can also be written 長彦, 円彦, 経彦, 統彦, 進彦.
How do you write Nobuhiko in katakana?
Nobuhiko is ノブヒコ in katakana and のぶひこ in hiragana.
Is Nobuhiko a boy or girl name?
Nobuhiko is mostly used for boys.
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