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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameKochou
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:こちょう
  • Katakanatip:コチョウ
  • English Syllablestip:ko-chou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-cho-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kochou, Kochō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kotchan(こっちゃん)Click to speech こっちゃんChouchan( ちょうちゃん)Click to speech  ちょうちゃんKochan( こちゃん)Click to speech  こちゃん

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 nameKochou

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 "Kochou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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小蝶- Kochou -

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means "small, trivial, young person."

Name ideas examples

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

  • Trivial - Being trivial represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be trivial, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Young Person - Young people carry the hopes and energy of the future. May your child embrace the possibilities of youth and grow wisely.

  • Humble Term - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Prefix - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

means "butterfly."

Name ideas examples

  • Butterfly - Butterflies represent transformation, the soul, and the joy of dancing through life. May your child transform beautifully like a butterfly, bringing color and joy to the world.

胡蝶- Kochou -

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means "barbarian, random, what."

  • Barbarian - Ancient northern or western peoples of China.

  • Random - Haphazard; careless.

  • What - A question word expressing doubt.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Longevity - Long life.

Name ideas examples

  • Barbarian - Barbarian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the barbarian's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Random - Random - Haphazard; careless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of random throughout life.

  • What - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Ebisu - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.

  • Longevity - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

means "butterfly."

Name ideas examples

  • Butterfly - Butterflies represent transformation, the soul, and the joy of dancing through life. May your child transform beautifully like a butterfly, bringing color and joy to the world.

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