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Japanese boy(male) nameKoubou
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こうぼう
  • Katakanatip:コウボウ
  • English transcriptionstip:Koubou, Kobo, Kouboh, Kōbō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃんBoukun( ぼうくん)Click to speech  ぼうくんKouboukun( こうぼうくん)Click to speech  こうぼうくん

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

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

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公房- Koubou -

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means "public, official, prince."

  • Fairness And Impartiality - The kanji 公 can refer to fairness and impartiality, such as in the context of a court or government.

  • Openness And Transparency - The kanji 公 can also refer to openness and transparency, such as in the context of a public announcement.

  • Ruler Or Monarch - The kanji 公 can also refer to a ruler or monarch, such as in the context of a king or emperor.

  • Official Title - The kanji 公 can also refer to an official title, such as in the context of a court official or advisor to the ruler.

  • Rank Of Nobility - The kanji 公 can also refer to the first rank of nobility, such as in the context of the five ranks of nobility (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Respectful Title - The kanji 公 can also refer to a respectful title, such as in the context of an elder in a family, such as a grandfather or father.

Name ideas examples

  • Fairness - It conveys the idea of being impartial and just. It is a reminder to the child that they should strive to be fair and just in all their dealings.

  • Revealed - It conveys the idea of being open and honest. It is a reminder to the child that they should strive to be open and honest in all their dealings.

  • Government - It conveys the idea of being part of a larger system. It is a reminder to the child that they should strive to be a responsible citizen and contribute to the betterment of society.

  • King - It conveys the idea of being a leader. It is a reminder to the child that they should strive to be a leader and take responsibility for their actions.

  • Official - It conveys the idea of being part of a larger system. It is a reminder to the child that they should strive to be a responsible citizen and contribute to the betterment of society.

means "room, chamber, section."

Name ideas examples

  • Room - A symbol of a safe and secure home.

  • Home - A reminder of the importance of family and belonging.

  • Inner Partition - A reminder of the importance of having a private space.

  • Bundle Of Thread - A reminder of the importance of being connected to others.

  • Cluster Of Flowers And Fruits - A reminder of the beauty and abundance of life.

耕望- Koubou -

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means "cultivate, plow."

  • To Cultivate A Field Or Land - To till the soil.

  • To work in agriculture.

  • To work hard to make a living.

Name ideas examples

  • Cultivator - One who works hard to cultivate and tend to the land.

  • Hard Worker - One who works hard to make a living.

  • Farmer - One who works in agriculture.

means "hope, wish, desire."

  • Hope, Wish, Desire - To have a strong desire for something, to wish for something, to hope for something.

  • Gaze, View - To look at something in the distance, to have a view of something.

  • Yearn, Long For - To have a strong longing for something.

  • Resent, Bitter - To feel resentment or bitterness towards something.

  • Popularity, Trust, Respect - To have a high level of popularity, trust, or respect.

  • Moon, Full Moon - To be associated with the moon or a full moon.

Name ideas examples

  • Hope, Wish, Desire - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong desire for a bright future.

  • Gaze, View - To give the baby a name that conveys a view of the world that is far-reaching and expansive.

  • Yearn, Long For - To give the baby a name that conveys a strong longing for something.

  • Popularity, Trust, Respect - To give the baby a name that conveys a high level of popularity

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 安部Abe 公房Kōbō Japanese writer, playwright, photographer and inventor (1924-1993) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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