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Japanese girl(female) nameKiriyo
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:きりよ
  • Katakanatip:キリヨ
  • English Syllablestip:ki-ri-yo (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ki-ri-yo (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kiriyo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kirichan(きりちゃん)Click to speech きりちゃんRyochan( りょちゃん)Click to speech  りょちゃんYochan( よちゃん)Click to speech  よちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Kiriyo."

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桐代- Kiriyo -

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means "paulownia, kiri, koto."

  • Paulownia - A deciduous tree used for fine furniture.

  • Kiri - A tree associated with the phoenix.

  • Koto - A stringed instrument made from paulownia.

  • Deciduous Tree - A deciduous tree of the Aogiri family, also known as Gotou.

Name ideas examples

  • Paulownia - The paulownia (kiri) is a noble tree associated with the phoenix and imperial regalia. Its rapid growth and beautiful purple flowers symbolize prosperity and elegance. May your child flourish with the paulownia's noble grace and rapid growth.

  • Kiri - The kiri (paulownia), associated with the phoenix, represents nobility and imperial elegance. May your child possess noble elegance.

  • Koto - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

  • Deciduous Tree - The deciduous tree represents seasonal change, letting go, and renewal. May your child embrace life's seasons.

means "generation, substitute, era."

Name ideas examples

  • Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.

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

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

  • Exchange, Alternate - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Land, Plot - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Lineage, Succession - Lineage/Succession represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of lineage/succession.

  • Material, Resource - Material/Resource - A material or resource - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of material/resource throughout life.

  • Price - Price - Cost; value; charge - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of price throughout life.

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