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Japanese girl(female) nameKioto
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:きおと
  • Katakanatip:キオト
  • English Syllablestip:ki-o-to (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-o-to (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kioto
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kioton(きおとん)Click to speech きおとんKi-chan(きーちゃん)Click to speech きーちゃんOtochan(おとちゃん)Click to speech おとちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Kioto," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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葵音- Kioto -

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means "hollyhock, family crest."

  • Family Crest - One type of family emblem.

  • Aoi - The name of a plant from the family of Aoi plants.

Name ideas examples

  • Family Crest - Family Crest - One type of family emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of family crest throughout life.

  • Aoi - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

紀奥子- Kioto -

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means "chronicle, era, order."

Name ideas examples

  • Chronicle - Chronicle - A record of events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of chronicle throughout life.

  • Era - Eras mark significant periods of change and development in history. May your child live meaningfully in their era, contributing to its legacy.

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Record, Document - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

  • Rule, Law - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Year, Age - Years mark growth, accumulate wisdom, and measure the journey of life. May your child's years be many and fruitful, each one adding wisdom.

means "depth, sacred corner, inner room."

  • Depth - A Place Far Inside; also, profound matters.

  • Bend - Where rivers curve and become complex.

  • Deep - A deep and secluded place, or something of the sort. This could include a corner of a room in the southwest, a place to worship gods, or a room in the back of a house.

  • Mutsu - An abbreviation for "Mutsu" (Michinoku).

  • Warm - Warmth; comfortable.

  • Wife - Another person's wife (especially of high status).

Name ideas examples

  • Depth - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.

  • Bend - Bending represents flexibility, adaptation, and wisdom to yield when needed. May your child bend without breaking, adapting to life's challenges.

  • Deep - Depth represents profound understanding, emotional richness, and wisdom beyond the surface. May your child have depth of character, understanding life's profound truths.

  • Mutsu - Mutsu - An abbreviation for "Mutsu" (Michinoku) - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mutsu throughout life.

  • Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.

  • Wife - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

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

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

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

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