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Yasuhiko 連彦 – Japanese boy given name

Yasuhiko (連彦) is read やすひこ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 連彦, the characters mean: take along + lad. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 19 strokes in total.

How to write Yasuhiko in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
連彦やすひこtake along + lad19
和彦やすひこharmony + lad17
安彦やすひこrelax + lad15
保彦やすひこprotect + lad18
容彦やすひこcontain + lad19
育彦やすひこbring up + lad17

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Yasuhiko

連
take along, lead, join, connect
10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: レン Kun: つら、つ、づ
彦
lad, boy
9 strokes, an approved name kanji
On: ゲン Kun: ひこ
和
harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ワ、オ、カ Kun: やわ、なご、あ
安
relax, cheap, low, quiet
6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: アン Kun: やす

Yasuhiko in different scripts

RomajiYasuhiko
Hiraganaやすひこ
Katakanaヤスヒコ
Kanji (most common)連彦

Full name examples

How to pronounce Yasuhiko

Break it into 4 parts: ya · su · hi · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written やすひこ.

Questions about Yasuhiko

What does Yasuhiko mean in Japanese?

Yasuhiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 連彦, combines these meanings: take along + lad. Other spellings include 和彦 (harmony + lad), 安彦 (relax + lad), 保彦 (protect + lad).

How do you write Yasuhiko in kanji?

The most common way is 連彦 (やすひこ). It can also be written 和彦, 安彦, 保彦, 容彦, 育彦.

How do you write Yasuhiko in katakana?

Yasuhiko is ヤスヒコ in katakana and やすひこ in hiragana.

Is Yasuhiko a boy or girl name?

Yasuhiko is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Music and sound

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連: take along, lead, join

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