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Shota 信夫 – Japanese boy given name
Shota (信夫) is read しょうた and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 信夫, the characters mean: faith + husband. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Shota
Shota is commonly written 翔太, using 翔 for soaring. The result reads as a big person who flies high, an optimistic name for a boy.
How to write Shota in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 信夫 | しょうた | faith + husband | 13 |
| 正太 | しょうた | correct + plump | 9 |
| 昇大 | しょうた | rise up + large | 11 |
| 章大 | しょうた | badge + large | 14 |
| 松太 | しょうた | pine tree + plump | 12 |
| 渉太 | しょうた | ford + plump | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shota
Shota in different scripts
| Romaji | Shota |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうた |
| Katakana | ショウタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 信夫 |
Full name examples
- Shota Yuki (Japanese order: 結城信夫, ゆうき しょうた)
- Shota Kono (Japanese order: 河野信夫, こうの しょうた)
- Shota Maki (Japanese order: 牧信夫, まき しょうた)
How to pronounce Shota
Break it into 2 parts: sho · ta. 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 しょうた.
Questions about Shota
What does Shota mean in Japanese?
Shota has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 信夫, combines these meanings: faith + husband. Other spellings include 正太 (correct + plump), 昇大 (rise up + large), 章大 (badge + large).
How do you write Shota in kanji?
The most common way is 信夫 (しょうた). It can also be written 正太, 昇大, 章大, 松太, 渉太.
How do you write Shota in katakana?
Shota is ショウタ in katakana and しょうた in hiragana.
Is Shota a boy or girl name?
Shota is mostly used for boys.
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