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Ryoma 良馬 – Japanese boy given name
Ryoma (良馬) is read りょうま and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 良馬, the characters mean: good + horse. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Ryoma
Ryoma is written 龍馬, dragon plus horse, a powerful pair. It is famous because of Sakamoto Ryoma, a leading figure of the 1860s period when Japan opened up.
How to write Ryoma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 良馬 | りょうま | good + horse | 17 |
| 竜馬 | りょうま | dragon + horse | 20 |
| 亮真 | りょうま | clear + true | 19 |
| 了魔 | りょうま | complete + witch | 23 |
| 遼真 | りょうま | distant + true | 25 |
| 龍馬 | りょうま | dragon + horse | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ryoma
Ryoma in different scripts
| Romaji | Ryoma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りょうま |
| Katakana | リョウマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 良馬 |
Full name examples
- Ryoma Yuki (Japanese order: 結城良馬, ゆうき りょうま)
- Ryoma Kono (Japanese order: 河野良馬, こうの りょうま)
- Ryoma Maki (Japanese order: 牧良馬, まき りょうま)
How to pronounce Ryoma
Break it into 2 parts: ryo · ma. 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 りょうま.
Questions about Ryoma
What does Ryoma mean in Japanese?
Ryoma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 良馬, combines these meanings: good + horse. Other spellings include 竜馬 (dragon + horse), 亮真 (clear + true), 了魔 (complete + witch).
How do you write Ryoma in kanji?
The most common way is 良馬 (りょうま). It can also be written 竜馬, 亮真, 了魔, 遼真, 龍馬.
How do you write Ryoma in katakana?
Ryoma is リョウマ in katakana and りょうま in hiragana.
Is Ryoma a boy or girl name?
Ryoma is mostly used for boys.
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