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Takeo 武夫 – Japanese boy given name
Takeo (武夫) is read たけお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 武夫, the characters mean: warrior + husband. This reading can be written with at least 91 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Takeo
Takeo (武夫 or 健夫) means martial man or healthy man. It is also the name of a hot spring town in Saga.
How to write Takeo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 武夫 | たけお | warrior + husband | 12 |
| 健夫 | たけお | healthy + husband | 15 |
| 武雄 | たけお | warrior + masculine | 20 |
| 長生 | たけお | long + life | 13 |
| 長男 | たけお | long + male | 15 |
| 長夫 | たけお | long + husband | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takeo
Takeo in different scripts
| Romaji | Takeo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たけお |
| Katakana | タケオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 武夫 |
Full name examples
- Takeo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城武夫, ゆうき たけお)
- Takeo Kono (Japanese order: 河野武夫, こうの たけお)
- Takeo Maki (Japanese order: 牧武夫, まき たけお)
How to pronounce Takeo
Break it into 2 parts: ta · keo. 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 たけお.
Questions about Takeo
What does Takeo mean in Japanese?
Takeo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 武夫, combines these meanings: warrior + husband. Other spellings include 健夫 (healthy + husband), 武雄 (warrior + masculine), 長生 (long + life).
How do you write Takeo in kanji?
The most common way is 武夫 (たけお). It can also be written 健夫, 武雄, 長生, 長男, 長夫.
How do you write Takeo in katakana?
Takeo is タケオ in katakana and たけお in hiragana.
Is Takeo a boy or girl name?
Takeo is mostly used for boys.
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