Kokubo

Hiragana:こくぼ
Katakana:コクボ
Households:aprx. 6,000
English Syllables:ko-ku-bo (3)
Japanese Morae:ko-ku-bo (3)
English transcription:Kokubo

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Kokubo," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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小久保- Kokubo -

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小 means "small, trivial, young person."

Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Young Person - Someone young or immature.
Humble Term - A word used to modestly refer to oneself.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.

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久 means "long time, lasting, old."

Long Time - Extended Duration; lengthy period.
To Take a Long Time - To take a long time to do something.
Lasting - Enduring Through Time; permanent.
Old - From Long Ago; of long standing.

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保 means "protect, maintain, guarantee."

Protect - To Keep Safe; to guard.
Maintain - To Keep in Condition; to preserve.
Guarantee - To Assure; to promise.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Nurture - To Care for; to raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.

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Households: aprx. 5,000

小窪- Kokubo -

小 means "small, trivial, young person."

Small - Little in Size; small in degree; few in number or quantity.
Trivial - Insignificant; of little importance.
Young Person - Someone young or immature.
Humble Term - A word used to modestly refer to oneself.
Prefix - A prefix meaning "small" or "slight," or used to adjust the tone of words.

View details for the kanji 小

窪 means "hollow."

Hollow - Describes a depression or indentation in a surface.
Low - Describes something that is lower than the average or normal level.
To Dig - Describes the action of digging or making a hole.

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Households: aprx. 300

国保- Kokubo -

国 means "country, territory, region."

Country - Nation; state.
Our Country - One's own nation.
Territory - Land governed by lords.
Region - Area belonging to a specific government.
Capital - The Capital City; the seat of government.
City - A capital or major city.

View details for the kanji 国

保 means "protect, maintain, guarantee."

Protect - To Keep Safe; to guard.
Maintain - To Keep in Condition; to preserve.
Guarantee - To Assure; to promise.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Nurture - To Care for; to raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.

View details for the kanji 保

Households: aprx. 200

国母- Kokubo -

国 means "country, territory, region."

Country - Nation; state.
Our Country - One's own nation.
Territory - Land governed by lords.
Region - Area belonging to a specific government.
Capital - The Capital City; the seat of government.
City - A capital or major city.

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母 means "mother, grandmother, wet nurse."

Mother - Female Parent; mom.
Grandmother - An elderly female relative.
Wet Nurse - A nursing woman.
Origin - The source that produces things; the foundation.

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Households: aprx. 30

古久保- Kokubo -

古 means "old, ancient times, old home."

Old - Ancient; antiquated.
Old Home - To Make Old; to age. example
Ancient Times - The Past; history.
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.

View details for the kanji 古

久 means "long time, lasting, old."

Long Time - Extended Duration; lengthy period.
To Take a Long Time - To take a long time to do something.
Lasting - Enduring Through Time; permanent.
Old - From Long Ago; of long standing.

View details for the kanji 久

保 means "protect, maintain, guarantee."

Protect - To Keep Safe; to guard.
Maintain - To Keep in Condition; to preserve.
Guarantee - To Assure; to promise.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Nurture - To Care for; to raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.

View details for the kanji 保

Households: aprx. 20

國保- Kokubo -

國 means "country, land, kingdom."

Country - A Nation; a state.
Land - A Territory; a region.
Kingdom - A Realm; a domain.
City - A capital or major city.
Region - An area belonging to a particular government.

View details for the kanji 國

保 means "protect, maintain, guarantee."

Protect - To Keep Safe; to guard.
Maintain - To Keep in Condition; to preserve.
Guarantee - To Assure; to promise.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Nurture - To Care for; to raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.

View details for the kanji 保

Households: under 10

國母- Kokubo -

國 means "country, land, kingdom."

Country - A Nation; a state.
Land - A Territory; a region.
Kingdom - A Realm; a domain.
City - A capital or major city.
Region - An area belonging to a particular government.

View details for the kanji 國

母 means "mother, grandmother, wet nurse."

Mother - Female Parent; mom.
Grandmother - An elderly female relative.
Wet Nurse - A nursing woman.
Origin - The source that produces things; the foundation.

View details for the kanji 母

Households: under 10

Real Persons

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

小久保Kokubo 玲央ブライアンBrian Japanese footballer (2001- ) EN JP
小久保Kokubo 直紀Naoki Japanese singer-songwriter (1997- ) JP
國母Kokubo 和宏Kazuhiro Japanese snowboarder (1988- ) EN JP
小久保Kokubo 志乃Shino Japanese baseball player (1988- ) JP
國保Kokubo 陽平Yōhei Japanese baseball player (1987- ) JP
小窪Kokubo 哲也Tetsuya baseball player (1985- ) EN JP
小久保Kokubo ナナNana (1984- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 寿人Toshihito Japanese actor (1984- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 利恵Rie Japanese model (1984- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 淳平Junpei Japanese singer-songwriter (1981- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 純Jun Brazilian association football player (1980- ) EN JP
小久保Kokubo 智Satoshi (1971- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 裕紀Hiroki Japanese professional baseball player, coach (1971- ) EN JP
小久保Kokubo 浩樹Hiroki Japanese baseball player (1971- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 英一郎Eiichirō Japanese astronomer (1968- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 徳子Noriko Japanese politician (1958- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 康之Yasuyuki (1958- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 純一Jun'ichi politician (1957- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 隆Takashi Japanese ambient composer (1956- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 均Hitoshi Japanese novelist (1930- ) JP
小久保Kokubo 桃江Toko (1902-2006) JP
小久保Kokubo 恵作Keisaku Japanese physician (1866-1929) JP

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