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Tomo 智 – Japanese girl given name
Tomo (智) is read とも and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 智, the characters mean: wisdom. This reading can be written with at least 82 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 29 strokes in total.
About the name Tomo
Tomo (智, 友 or 朋) is short and means wisdom or friend. It works for boys and girls.
How to write Tomo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 智 | とも | wisdom | 12 |
| 友 | とも | friend | 4 |
| 朋 | とも | companion | 8 |
| 十望 | とも | ten + ambition | 13 |
| 藤望 | とも | wisteria + ambition | 29 |
| 十茂 | とも | ten + overgrown | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomo
Tomo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とも |
| Katakana | トモ |
| Kanji (most common) | 智 |
Full name examples
- Tomo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城智, ゆうき とも)
- Tomo Kono (Japanese order: 河野智, こうの とも)
- Tomo Maki (Japanese order: 牧智, まき とも)
How to pronounce Tomo
Break it into 2 parts: to · mo. 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 とも.
Questions about Tomo
What does Tomo mean in Japanese?
Tomo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 智, combines these meanings: wisdom. Other spellings include 友 (friend), 朋 (companion), 十望 (ten + ambition).
How do you write Tomo in kanji?
The most common way is 智 (とも). It can also be written 友, 朋, 十望, 藤望, 十茂.
How do you write Tomo in katakana?
Tomo is トモ in katakana and とも in hiragana.
Is Tomo a boy or girl name?
Tomo is mostly used for girls.
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