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Nobuhiro 信宏 – Japanese boy given name
Nobuhiro (信宏) is read のぶひろ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 信宏, the characters mean: faith + wide. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Nobuhiro
Nobuhiro (信宏 or 伸弘) means trust and vast or stretch and wide, a traditional male name.
How to write Nobuhiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 信宏 | のぶひろ | faith + wide | 16 |
| 伸弘 | のぶひろ | expand + vast | 12 |
| 信博 | のぶひろ | faith + Dr. | 21 |
| 信大 | のぶひろ | faith + large | 12 |
| 信広 | のぶひろ | faith + wide | 14 |
| 展広 | のぶひろ | unfold + wide | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nobuhiro
Nobuhiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Nobuhiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のぶひろ |
| Katakana | ノブヒロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 信宏 |
Full name examples
- Nobuhiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城信宏, ゆうき のぶひろ)
- Nobuhiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野信宏, こうの のぶひろ)
- Nobuhiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧信宏, まき のぶひろ)
How to pronounce Nobuhiro
Break it into 4 parts: no · bu · hi · ro. 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 のぶひろ.
Questions about Nobuhiro
What does Nobuhiro mean in Japanese?
Nobuhiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 信宏, combines these meanings: faith + wide. Other spellings include 伸弘 (expand + vast), 信博 (faith + Dr.), 信大 (faith + large).
How do you write Nobuhiro in kanji?
The most common way is 信宏 (のぶひろ). It can also be written 伸弘, 信博, 信大, 信広, 展広.
How do you write Nobuhiro in katakana?
Nobuhiro is ノブヒロ in katakana and のぶひろ in hiragana.
Is Nobuhiro a boy or girl name?
Nobuhiro is mostly used for boys.
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信: faith, truth, fidelity
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