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Japanese boy(male) nameKuo
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:くお
  • Katakanatip:クオ
  • English Syllablestip:ku-o (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ku-o (2)
  • English transcriptionstip:Kuo
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Kuokun(くおくん)Click to speech くおくんKuochan(くおちゃん)Click to speech くおちゃんOkun(おくん)Click to speech おくん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Kuo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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紅王- Kuo -

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means "red, rouge, feminine."

Name ideas examples

  • Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.

  • Rouge - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Feminine - Feminine qualities include grace, nurturing wisdom, and quiet strength. May your child possess grace, nurturing wisdom, and inner strength.

  • Pigment - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Silk - Silk represents refinement, luxury, and the transformation of humble materials into beauty. May your child transform humbly like silk, becoming something refined and beautiful.

  • Woman - Woman represents grace, nurturing, and the feminine principle of receptivity. May your child embody feminine virtues—grace, nurturing, and receptive wisdom.

means "king, to reign, honorific."

  • King - A Male Monarch; emperor; sovereign ruler.

  • To Become King - To ascend to the throne; to rule; to govern.

  • To Reign - To Rule by Virtue; to govern the realm.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for grandparents or elders.

  • Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.

  • Prince - Male members of the imperial family of fifth rank or below.

Name ideas examples

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

  • To Become King - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

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

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

  • Emperor, Monarch - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Prince - A prince carries both privilege and responsibility for their people. May your child lead with both the authority and responsibility of a prince.

久央- Kuo -

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means "long time, lasting, old."

Name ideas examples

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

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

  • Lasting - Lasting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in lasting with purpose and skill.

  • Old - Age carries the wisdom of experience and the dignity of years well-lived. May your child grow old with wisdom, dignity, and the respect of many.

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.

來於- Kuo -

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means "come, future, since."

  • Come - To Approach; to arrive.

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • Future - What is to come.

  • Since - From a point in time.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and presence. May your child come to good places and welcome others.

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • Future - Future - What is to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • A Particle - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

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.

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