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Ando 安東 – Japanese surname
Ando (安東) is read あんど and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 安東, the characters mean: relax + east. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Ando
Ando (安藤) pairs peaceful with wisteria. The architect Tadao Ando bears the name.
How to write Ando in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安東 | あんど | relax + east | 14 |
| 安道 | あんどう | relax + road-way | 18 |
| 安島 | あんどう | relax + island | 16 |
| 安藤 | あんどう | relax + wisteria | 24 |
| 安土 | あんど | relax + soil | 9 |
| 安渡 | あんど | relax + transit | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ando
Ando in different scripts
| Romaji | Ando |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あんど |
| Katakana | アンド |
| Kanji (most common) | 安東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ando (Japanese order: 安東歩美, あんど あゆみ)
- Yurina Ando (Japanese order: 安東百合奈, あんど ゆりな)
- Yuki Ando (Japanese order: 安東結城, あんど ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ando
Break it into 2 parts: an · do. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あんど.
Questions about Ando
What does Ando mean in Japanese?
Ando has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安東, combines these meanings: relax + east. Other spellings include 安道 (relax + road-way), 安島 (relax + island), 安藤 (relax + wisteria).
How do you write Ando in kanji?
The most common way is 安東 (あんど). It can also be written 安道, 安島, 安藤, 安土, 安渡.
How do you write Ando in katakana?
Ando is アンド in katakana and あんど in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ando?
Ando is read あんど and has 3 syllables (morae).
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