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Tamayo 球代 – Japanese girl given name
Tamayo (球代) is read たまよ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 球代, the characters mean: ball + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Tamayo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 球代 | たまよ | ball + substitute | 16 |
| 球世 | たまよ | ball + generation | 16 |
| 環代 | たまよ | ring + substitute | 22 |
| 環世 | たまよ | ring + generation | 22 |
| 玉代 | たまよ | jewel + substitute | 10 |
| 玉世 | たまよ | jewel + generation | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamayo
Tamayo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamayo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たまよ |
| Katakana | タマヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 球代 |
Full name examples
- Tamayo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城球代, ゆうき たまよ)
- Tamayo Kono (Japanese order: 河野球代, こうの たまよ)
- Tamayo Maki (Japanese order: 牧球代, まき たまよ)
How to pronounce Tamayo
Break it into 2 parts: ta · mayo. 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 たまよ.
Questions about Tamayo
What does Tamayo mean in Japanese?
Tamayo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 球代, combines these meanings: ball + substitute. Other spellings include 球世 (ball + generation), 環代 (ring + substitute), 環世 (ring + generation).
How do you write Tamayo in kanji?
The most common way is 球代 (たまよ). It can also be written 球世, 環代, 環世, 玉代, 玉世.
How do you write Tamayo in katakana?
Tamayo is タマヨ in katakana and たまよ in hiragana.
Is Tamayo a boy or girl name?
Tamayo is mostly used for girls.
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