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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameKoo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こお
  • Katakanatip:コオ
  • English Syllablestip:koo (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-o (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Koo, Kō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kochan(こちゃん)Click to speech こちゃんO-kun( おーくん)Click to speech  おーくんKokki( こっきー)Click to speech  こっきー

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

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 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 "Koo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Koo -

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means "to cross, to distance, to fall."

  • To Cross - To Go Over; to surpass; to exceed.

  • To Distance - To Move Away; to be far; roundabout.

  • To Fall - To stumble.

  • To Scatter - To Disperse; to spread out.

  • Far Away - To be distant or remote.

  • Hokuriku - An old name for the Hokuriku region of Japan.

  • Vietnam - An abbreviation for "Vietnam."

  • Wordy - To be overly long or complicated.

  • Yue - A state name from the Spring and Autumn period.

Name ideas examples

  • To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Distance - The act of distance represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child distance with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Fall - The act of fall represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child fall with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Scatter - The act of scatter represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child scatter with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Far Away - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.

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

  • Vietnam - Vietnam - An abbreviation for "Vietnam - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of vietnam throughout life.

  • Wordy - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

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

琥大- Koo -

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means "amber, tiger tally."

  • Amber - A yellow-brown gemstone.

  • Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.

means "big, excellent, greatly."

Name ideas examples

  • Big - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.

  • Approximately - Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approximately throughout life.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

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

  • Prefix - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Proud - Proud - Arrogant; having a haughty attitude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

琥央- Koo -

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means "amber, tiger tally."

  • Amber - A yellow-brown gemstone.

  • Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.

means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

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

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

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

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

琥生- Koo -

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means "amber, tiger tally."

  • Amber - A yellow-brown gemstone.

  • Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Tiger Tally - Tiger Tally - A tiger-shaped token of authority - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tiger tally throughout life.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - 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.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

瑚和- Koo -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

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

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

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

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

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

瑚大- Koo -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

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

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

means "big, excellent, greatly."

Name ideas examples

  • Big - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.

  • Greatly - Greatness encompasses exceptional ability, noble character, and significant achievement. May your child achieve true greatness—not just in accomplishment, but in character.

  • Approximately - Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approximately throughout life.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

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

  • Prefix - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.

  • Proud - Proud - Arrogant; having a haughty attitude - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of proud throughout life.

  • Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.

瑚於- Koo -

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means "ritual vessel, coral."

  • Ritual Vessel - A name for ceremonial objects.

  • Coral - The calcareous remains of coral organisms in the sea, used for decoration.

Name ideas examples

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

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

means "at, alas."

  • At - Indicating time or place.

  • Alas - An exclamation of feeling.

  • Oh - Used to express emotion, such as awe or admiration.

Name ideas examples

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

  • Alas - Expressions of sorrow acknowledge difficulty while moving forward. May your child face sorrows with resilience and hope.

  • Oh - Oh - Used to express emotion, such as awe or admiration - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of oh throughout life.

虎央- Koo -

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means "tiger, brave, fierce."

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.

  • Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

  • Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.

means "center, middle, harmonious."

Name ideas examples

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Middle - Middle represents moderation, balance, and the golden mean between extremes. May your child find the golden middle path, avoiding extremes with wisdom.

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

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

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

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

虎生- Koo -

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means "tiger, brave, fierce."

Name ideas examples

  • Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.

  • Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

  • Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.

means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

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

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - 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.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

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