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Shindo 信道 – Japanese unisex given name
Shindo (信道) is read しんどう and has 4 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 信道, the characters mean: faith + road-way. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 19 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Shindo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 信道 | しんどう | faith + road-way | 21 |
| 真洞 | しんどう | true + den | 19 |
| 晋堂 | しんどう | advance + public chamber | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shindo
Shindo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shindo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんどう |
| Katakana | シンドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 信道 |
Full name examples
- Shindo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城信道, ゆうき しんどう)
- Shindo Kono (Japanese order: 河野信道, こうの しんどう)
- Shindo Maki (Japanese order: 牧信道, まき しんどう)
How to pronounce Shindo
Break it into 2 parts: shin · do. 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 しんどう.
Questions about Shindo
What does Shindo mean in Japanese?
Shindo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 信道, combines these meanings: faith + road-way. Other spellings include 真洞 (true + den), 晋堂 (advance + public chamber).
How do you write Shindo in kanji?
The most common way is 信道 (しんどう). It can also be written 真洞, 晋堂.
How do you write Shindo in katakana?
Shindo is シンドウ in katakana and しんどう in hiragana.
Is Shindo a boy or girl name?
Shindo is used for both boys and girls.
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信: faith, truth, fidelity
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