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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameHoko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:ほこ
  • Katakanatip:ホコ
  • English transcriptionstip:Hoko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Hokochan(ほこちゃん)Click to speech ほこちゃんHocchan(ほっちゃん)Click to speech ほっちゃんHokorin(ほこりん)Click to speech ほこりん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameHoko

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Hoko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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保湖- Hoko -

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means "preserve, protect, guarantee."

  • Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.

  • Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.

  • Nurture - To care for and raise.

  • Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.

  • Undertake - To take on responsibility.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.

  • Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.

  • Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.

Name ideas examples

  • To Protect - It conveys the idea of providing safety and security to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to look after and care for the child.

  • To Nurture - It conveys the idea of providing love and care to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary support and guidance to the child.

  • To Care For - It conveys the idea of providing love and attention to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary support and guidance to the child.

  • To Shelter - It conveys the idea of providing a safe and secure environment for the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary protection and security to the child.

  • To Help - It conveys the idea of providing assistance and support to the child. It also implies that the parents will be there to provide the necessary help and guidance to the

means "lake."

  • Lake - A large body of water surrounded by land, usually fresh water.

  • Dongting Lake - A large lake in China, located in the middle of the Yangtze River basin.

Name ideas examples

  • Serene - Calm and peaceful, suggesting a tranquil and harmonious atmosphere.

  • Abundance - A plentiful supply of something, suggesting a life of abundance and prosperity.

  • Harmony - A peaceful and balanced state, suggesting a life of harmony and unity.

帆呼- Hoko -

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means "sail."

  • Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.

  • Raise The Sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.

Name ideas examples

  • Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.

  • Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.

  • Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.

means "call, summon."

  • To Call Out - To make a loud sound or shout out.

  • To Address - To call out to someone or something.

  • To Summon - To call out to someone or something to come.

  • To Shout - To make a loud sound or shout out.

  • To Scream - To make a loud, high-pitched sound.

  • To Name - To give a name to someone or something.

  • To Breathe - To exhale air from the lungs.

  • To Sigh - To make a sound expressing weariness or sorrow.

Name ideas examples

  • To Summon, Call - This suggests a sense of destiny or purpose, as if the baby was meant to be.

  • To Address, Speak To - This suggests a sense of connection and communication, as if the baby will be a part of the family.

  • To Shout, Yell - This suggests a sense of joy and celebration, as if the baby's arrival is a cause for celebration.

  • To Name, Give A Name - To give a name to someone or something.

帆子- Hoko -

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means "sail."

  • Sail - A cloth used to catch the wind and propel a boat forward.

  • Raise The Sail - To hoist the sail and move the boat forward.

Name ideas examples

  • Adventurer - Someone who is willing to take risks and explore new places.

  • Courageous - Someone who is brave and has the strength to face challenges.

  • Determined - Someone who is focused and has the drive to achieve their goals.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

歩子- Hoko -

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means "walk, step, pace."

  • Walk, Walked - To move forward by taking steps.

  • Pace - The way of walking.

  • Measure - To measure the motion of celestial bodies.

  • Ratio - A comparison of two or more numbers or amounts.

  • Unit Of Length - A unit of measurement for length.

  • Unit Of Interest Rate - A unit of measurement for interest rate.

  • Unit Of Area - A unit of measurement for area.

  • Name Of A Shogi Piece - The name of a piece in the Japanese game of Shogi(将棋).

Name ideas examples

  • To Take Steps Forward - This is a positive and encouraging meaning for a baby, as it implies that the child will take steps forward in life and make progress.

  • To Measure - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to measure and understand the world around them.

  • Ratio - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and calculate ratios.

  • Unit Of Length - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and measure length.

  • Unit Of Interest Rate - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and calculate interest rates.

  • Unit Of Area - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and measure area.

  • Name Of A Chess Piece - This is a meaningful name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be able to understand and play chess."

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

萌瑚- Hoko -

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means "sprout, bud, to sprout, to bud."

Name ideas examples

  • Sprout - To begin to grow and develop, like a seedling sprouting from the ground.

  • Signify - To represent something, or to be a sign of something.

  • People - To represent the idea of being part of a larger community.

means "coral."

  • Festival Vessel - A festival vessel made of a tree-like structure of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.

  • Coral - A type of calcium carbonate formed by the skeletons of coral found in the sea, used as a decoration.

Name ideas examples

  • Festive - This kanji that evokes the joy and celebration of festivals.

  • Precious - This kanji that conveys the preciousness of coral and its beauty.

  • Strength - This kanji that symbolizes the strength and resilience of coral.

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