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Japanese boy(male) nameKougo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:こうご
  • Katakanatip:コウゴ
  • English Syllablestip:kou-go (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ko-u-go (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kougo, Kōgo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kouchan(こうちゃん)Click to speech こうちゃんGocchan( ごっちゃん)Click to speech  ごっちゃんKoukun( こうくん)Click to speech  こうくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Kougo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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康午- Kougo -

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means "health, peace, prosperity."

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  • Health - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

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

  • Prosperity - Prosperity - Wellbeing; success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of prosperity throughout life.

  • Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.

  • Robust - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

means "noon, horse, south."

Name ideas examples

  • Noon - Noon represents the height of activity, clarity, and full illumination. May your child shine brightest when life calls for their full abilities.

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • 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.

公五- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "five, five times."

Name ideas examples

  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Five Times - 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.

公伍- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "row, companion, five."

Name ideas examples

  • Row - Row - A Line; a formation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.

  • Companion - Companion - A Comrade; joining together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of companion throughout life.

  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Military Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

公午- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "noon, horse, south."

Name ideas examples

  • Noon - Noon represents the height of activity, clarity, and full illumination. May your child shine brightest when life calls for their full abilities.

  • Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • 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.

公吾- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

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

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

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

公呉- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "wu, give."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Give - Giving represents generosity, sharing, and blessing others. May your child give freely and receive abundantly.

公悟- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."

  • To Realize - To clearly understand things.

  • To Wake - To awaken from sleep.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.

公護- Kougo -

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means "public, fair, open."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Fair - Fair - Unbiased; just; impartial - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.

  • Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.

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

  • Lord - A lord bears responsibility for those under their care. May your child accept responsibility and care for those who depend on them.

  • Minister - Ministers serve the greater good through governance and wisdom. May your child serve others in positions of trust and responsibility.

  • Respectful Term - 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.

means "protect, defend, guard."

Name ideas examples

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • Defend - Defending represents protection, advocacy, and standing for what's right. May your child defend truth, justice, and those who need help.

  • Guard - Guard - To watch over; to preserve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.

  • Amulet - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Charm - Charm - A protective amulet; a talisman - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of charm throughout life.

  • Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

  • Lead - Leading represents guidance, going first, and showing the way. May your child lead with wisdom, courage, and compassion.

宏吾- Kougo -

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means "wide, to expand, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

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

  • 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.

  • Expand, Amplify - Expand/Amplify - To make bigger or more extensive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of expand/amplify throughout life.

means "my, prefix, to defend."

Name ideas examples

  • My - My - One's own - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of my throughout life.

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

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

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

宏呉- Kougo -

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means "wide, to expand, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

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

  • 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.

  • Expand, Amplify - Expand/Amplify - To make bigger or more extensive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of expand/amplify throughout life.

means "wu, give."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Give - Giving represents generosity, sharing, and blessing others. May your child give freely and receive abundantly.

宏悟- Kougo -

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means "wide, to expand, excellent."

Name ideas examples

  • Wide - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

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

  • 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.

  • Expand, Amplify - Expand/Amplify - To make bigger or more extensive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of expand/amplify throughout life.

means "to realize, to awaken, to wake."

  • To Realize - To clearly understand things.

  • To Wake - To awaken from sleep.

Name ideas examples

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

  • To Wake - Waking represents awareness, alertness, and readiness for new opportunities. May your child wake alert to life's opportunities, ready for each new day.

巧伍- Kougo -

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means "craft, skillful, deceptive."

Name ideas examples

  • Craft - Craft - Skill; technique - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of craft throughout life.

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

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

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

  • Showy - Showy - Ostentatious or designed to attract attention - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of showy throughout life.

means "row, companion, five."

Name ideas examples

  • Row - Row - A Line; a formation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of row throughout life.

  • Companion - Companion - A Comrade; joining together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of companion throughout life.

  • Five - Five represents the five elements, the five senses, and completeness in Japanese philosophy. May your child be complete in all five elements—balanced, sensing, and whole.

  • Group - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.

  • Military Unit - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

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