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Yoshihiko 義彦 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshihiko (義彦) is read よしひこ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 義彦, the characters mean: righteousness + lad. This reading can be written with at least 69 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshihiko
Yoshihiko (義彦 or 良彦) means righteous boy or good boy. -hiko is an old male name ending meaning prince.
How to write Yoshihiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 義彦 | よしひこ | righteousness + lad | 22 |
| 良彦 | よしひこ | good + lad | 16 |
| 嘉彦 | よしひこ | applaud + lad | 23 |
| 和彦 | よしひこ | harmony + lad | 17 |
| 海彦 | よしひこ | sea + lad | 18 |
| 能彦 | よしひこ | ability + lad | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshihiko
Yoshihiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshihiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしひこ |
| Katakana | ヨシヒコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 義彦 |
Full name examples
- Yoshihiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城義彦, ゆうき よしひこ)
- Yoshihiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野義彦, こうの よしひこ)
- Yoshihiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧義彦, まき よしひこ)
How to pronounce Yoshihiko
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · 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 よしひこ.
Questions about Yoshihiko
What does Yoshihiko mean in Japanese?
Yoshihiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 義彦, combines these meanings: righteousness + lad. Other spellings include 良彦 (good + lad), 嘉彦 (applaud + lad), 和彦 (harmony + lad).
How do you write Yoshihiko in kanji?
The most common way is 義彦 (よしひこ). It can also be written 良彦, 嘉彦, 和彦, 海彦, 能彦.
How do you write Yoshihiko in katakana?
Yoshihiko is ヨシヒコ in katakana and よしひこ in hiragana.
Is Yoshihiko a boy or girl name?
Yoshihiko is mostly used for boys.
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