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Koyama 小山 – Japanese surname
Koyama (小山) is read こやま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小山, the characters mean: little + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 12 strokes in total.
About the name Koyama
Koyama (小山) means small mountain, a common landscape name.
How to write Koyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小山 | こやま | little + mountain | 6 |
| 児山 | こやま | newborn babe + mountain | 10 |
| 子山 | こやま | child + mountain | 6 |
| 木山 | こやま | tree + mountain | 7 |
| 古山 | こやま | old + mountain | 8 |
| 故山 | こやま | happenstance + mountain | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koyama
Koyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Koyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こやま |
| Katakana | コヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koyama (Japanese order: 小山歩美, こやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Koyama (Japanese order: 小山百合奈, こやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Koyama (Japanese order: 小山結城, こやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koyama
Break it into 2 parts: koya · ma. 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 こやま.
Questions about Koyama
What does Koyama mean in Japanese?
Koyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小山, combines these meanings: little + mountain. Other spellings include 児山 (newborn babe + mountain), 子山 (child + mountain), 木山 (tree + mountain).
How do you write Koyama in kanji?
The most common way is 小山 (こやま). It can also be written 児山, 子山, 木山, 古山, 故山.
How do you write Koyama in katakana?
Koyama is コヤマ in katakana and こやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koyama?
Koyama is read こやま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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