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Yoshinobu 慶喜 – Japanese boy given name
Yoshinobu (慶喜) is read よしのぶ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 慶喜, the characters mean: jubilation + rejoice. This reading can be written with at least 124 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Yoshinobu
Yoshinobu (慶喜 or 義信) is famous as the name of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun.
How to write Yoshinobu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 慶喜 | よしのぶ | jubilation + rejoice | 27 |
| 義信 | よしのぶ | righteousness + faith | 22 |
| 良信 | よしのぶ | good + faith | 16 |
| 最信 | よしのぶ | utmost + faith | 21 |
| 容正 | よしのぶ | contain + correct | 15 |
| 能信 | よしのぶ | ability + faith | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoshinobu
Yoshinobu in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoshinobu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よしのぶ |
| Katakana | ヨシノブ |
| Kanji (most common) | 慶喜 |
Full name examples
- Yoshinobu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城慶喜, ゆうき よしのぶ)
- Yoshinobu Kono (Japanese order: 河野慶喜, こうの よしのぶ)
- Yoshinobu Maki (Japanese order: 牧慶喜, まき よしのぶ)
How to pronounce Yoshinobu
Break it into 4 parts: yo · shi · no · bu. 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 よしのぶ.
Questions about Yoshinobu
What does Yoshinobu mean in Japanese?
Yoshinobu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 慶喜, combines these meanings: jubilation + rejoice. Other spellings include 義信 (righteousness + faith), 良信 (good + faith), 最信 (utmost + faith).
How do you write Yoshinobu in kanji?
The most common way is 慶喜 (よしのぶ). It can also be written 義信, 良信, 最信, 容正, 能信.
How do you write Yoshinobu in katakana?
Yoshinobu is ヨシノブ in katakana and よしのぶ in hiragana.
Is Yoshinobu a boy or girl name?
Yoshinobu is mostly used for boys.
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