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Tamao 球生 – Japanese girl given name
Tamao (球生) is read たまお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 球生, the characters mean: ball + life. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Tamao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 球生 | たまお | ball + life | 16 |
| 球雄 | たまお | ball + masculine | 23 |
| 玉男 | たまお | jewel + male | 12 |
| 環央 | たまお | ring + center | 22 |
| 玉夫 | たまお | jewel + husband | 9 |
| 球緒 | たまお | ball + thong | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamao
Tamao in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たまお |
| Katakana | タマオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 球生 |
Full name examples
- Tamao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城球生, ゆうき たまお)
- Tamao Kono (Japanese order: 河野球生, こうの たまお)
- Tamao Maki (Japanese order: 牧球生, まき たまお)
How to pronounce Tamao
Break it into 2 parts: ta · mao. 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 たまお.
Questions about Tamao
What does Tamao mean in Japanese?
Tamao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 球生, combines these meanings: ball + life. Other spellings include 球雄 (ball + masculine), 玉男 (jewel + male), 環央 (ring + center).
How do you write Tamao in kanji?
The most common way is 球生 (たまお). It can also be written 球雄, 玉男, 環央, 玉夫, 球緒.
How do you write Tamao in katakana?
Tamao is タマオ in katakana and たまお in hiragana.
Is Tamao a boy or girl name?
Tamao is mostly used for girls.
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