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Norio 紀夫 – Japanese boy given name
Norio (紀夫) is read のりお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 紀夫, the characters mean: chronicle + husband. This reading can be written with at least 134 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Norio
Norio (紀夫 or 則夫) means record man or rule man, a traditional male name.
How to write Norio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 紀夫 | のりお | chronicle + husband | 13 |
| 憲雄 | のりお | constitution + masculine | 28 |
| 則夫 | のりお | rule + husband | 13 |
| 法生 | のりお | method + life | 13 |
| 記生 | のりお | scribe + life | 15 |
| 教生 | のりお | teach + life | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Norio
Norio in different scripts
| Romaji | Norio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のりお |
| Katakana | ノリオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 紀夫 |
Full name examples
- Norio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城紀夫, ゆうき のりお)
- Norio Kono (Japanese order: 河野紀夫, こうの のりお)
- Norio Maki (Japanese order: 牧紀夫, まき のりお)
How to pronounce Norio
Break it into 2 parts: no · rio. 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 のりお.
Questions about Norio
What does Norio mean in Japanese?
Norio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 紀夫, combines these meanings: chronicle + husband. Other spellings include 憲雄 (constitution + masculine), 則夫 (rule + husband), 法生 (method + life).
How do you write Norio in kanji?
The most common way is 紀夫 (のりお). It can also be written 憲雄, 則夫, 法生, 記生, 教生.
How do you write Norio in katakana?
Norio is ノリオ in katakana and のりお in hiragana.
Is Norio a boy or girl name?
Norio is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 紀
紀: chronicle, account, narrative
Names with a similar sound
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