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Takao 隆夫 – Japanese boy given name
Takao (隆夫) is read たかお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 隆夫, the characters mean: hump + husband. This reading can be written with at least 126 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Takao
Takao (隆夫 or 孝雄) means prosperous man or filial hero. It is also the name of a mountain near Tokyo.
How to write Takao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 隆夫 | たかお | hump + husband | 15 |
| 孝雄 | たかお | filial piety + masculine | 19 |
| 貴雄 | たかお | precious + masculine | 24 |
| 高生 | たかお | tall + life | 15 |
| 京生 | たかお | capital + life | 13 |
| 高男 | たかお | tall + male | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takao
Takao in different scripts
| Romaji | Takao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかお |
| Katakana | タカオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 隆夫 |
Full name examples
- Takao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城隆夫, ゆうき たかお)
- Takao Kono (Japanese order: 河野隆夫, こうの たかお)
- Takao Maki (Japanese order: 牧隆夫, まき たかお)
How to pronounce Takao
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kao. 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 たかお.
Questions about Takao
What does Takao mean in Japanese?
Takao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 隆夫, combines these meanings: hump + husband. Other spellings include 孝雄 (filial piety + masculine), 貴雄 (precious + masculine), 高生 (tall + life).
How do you write Takao in kanji?
The most common way is 隆夫 (たかお). It can also be written 孝雄, 貴雄, 高生, 京生, 高男.
How do you write Takao in katakana?
Takao is タカオ in katakana and たかお in hiragana.
Is Takao a boy or girl name?
Takao is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 隆
隆: hump, high, noble
Names with a similar sound
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