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Toa 統和 – Japanese girl given name
Toa (統和) is read とあ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 統和, the characters mean: overall + harmony. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Toa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 統和 | とあ | overall + harmony | 20 |
| 十愛 | とあ | ten + love | 15 |
| 都愛 | とあ | metropolis + love | 24 |
| 渡青 | とあ | transit + blue | 20 |
| 飛歩 | とうあ | fly + walk | 17 |
| 歩愛 | とあ | walk + love | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toa
Toa in different scripts
| Romaji | Toa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とあ |
| Katakana | トア |
| Kanji (most common) | 統和 |
Full name examples
- Toa Yuki (Japanese order: 結城統和, ゆうき とあ)
- Toa Kono (Japanese order: 河野統和, こうの とあ)
- Toa Maki (Japanese order: 牧統和, まき とあ)
How to pronounce Toa
Break it into 1 parts: toa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written とあ.
Questions about Toa
What does Toa mean in Japanese?
Toa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 統和, combines these meanings: overall + harmony. Other spellings include 十愛 (ten + love), 都愛 (metropolis + love), 渡青 (transit + blue).
How do you write Toa in kanji?
The most common way is 統和 (とあ). It can also be written 十愛, 都愛, 渡青, 飛歩, 歩愛.
How do you write Toa in katakana?
Toa is トア in katakana and とあ in hiragana.
Is Toa a boy or girl name?
Toa is mostly used for girls.
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