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Kou
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  • Hiraganatip:こう
  • Katakanatip:コウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Kou, Koh, Kō

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameKou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 37 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 "Kou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare黄 - Kou -Copy 黄

means "yellow."

  • Yellow - A color that is bright and cheerful.

  • To Become Yellow - To take on a yellow hue.

  • Child - A young person or infant.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 600

- Kou -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 600

- Kou -

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means "flood, deluge."

  • Flood - A large amount of water, such as a river or lake, overflowing its banks. Example

  • Great - Large, vast, excellent, generous, splendid.

  • Abbreviation of the country name Hungary.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare香 - Kou -Copy 香

means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

- Kou -

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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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

- Kou -

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means "high, tall."

  • High - Used to describe physical height, position, status, or rank.

  • Excellent - Used to describe a high grade or level.

  • Famous - Used to describe someone or something that is well-known.

  • Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.

  • Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.

  • Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.

  • Amount - Used to describe a quantity or degree.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

- Kou -

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means "achievement, merit, success."

  • Achievement - Accomplishment, success, or a feat that is worthy of praise.

  • Merit - A quality or action that is worthy of reward or recognition.

  • Work - The effort put into a task or job.

  • Effectiveness - The ability to produce a desired result.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare神 - Kou -Copy 神

means "god, deity."

  • God - The divine being, the creator of all things.

  • Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.

  • Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.

  • Heart - The innermost part of a person.

  • Excellence - The highest level of achievement.

  • Preciousness - Something of great value.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

- Kou -

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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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

- Kou -

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means "mound, hillock, embankment."

  • Hard, Stiff - Refers to a hard or stiff type of soil.

  • High - Refers to a high or elevated piece of land.

  • Rocky - Refers to a land with many stones.

  • Hill - Refers to a protruding part of a mountain or a small hill.

  • Clan - Refers to a surname used in a family.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare港 - Kou -Copy 港

means "port, harbor."

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Waterway - A route where boats can pass through.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare侯 - Kou -Copy 侯

means "marquis, lord, nobleman."

  • Lord, Nobleman - A person of high rank or social standing, such as a lord or nobleman.

  • Target - A goal or object that one is attempting to reach or achieve.

  • Rank - A position or level in a hierarchy or organization.

  • Beginning - The start or initial point of something.

  • Question - A sentence or phrase used to ask for information.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare幸 - Kou -Copy 幸

means "happiness, good fortune, luck."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare荒 - Kou -Copy 荒

means "rough, wild, violent."

  • To Be Wild Or Desolate - This refers to land that is wild or desolate, or to a state of disrepair. It can also refer to a famine or crop failure.

  • To Be Chaotic Or Disordered - This refers to a state of chaos or disorder, or to something that is disorderly or chaotic.

  • To Cover Or Envelop - This refers to covering or enveloping something, or to something that is covered or enveloped.

  • To Be Large Or To Become Larger - This refers to something that is large, or to something that is becoming larger or expanding.

  • To Be Distant Or Remote - This refers to something that is distant or remote, or to a distant or remote place.

  • To Be Random Or Nonsensical - This refers to something that is random or nonsensical, or to a lie or fabrication.

  • To Be Rough Or Coarse - This refers to something that is rough or coarse, or to something that is done in a rough or coarse manner. It can also refer to a storm or strong winds.

  • To Be Inflamed Or Irritated - This refers to skin that is inflamed or irritated, or to a state of inflammation or irritation.

  • Householdstip: under 10

国府- Kou -

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means "country, nation."

  • Country - A nation or state governed by a particular government.

  • Region - An area belonging to a particular government.

  • City - A capital or major city.

  • Home Country - One's own country.

means "prefecture, district, or urban prefecture."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare甲 - Kou -Copy 甲

means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."

  • First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.

  • Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).

  • Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.

  • Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.

  • Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.

  • High Pitch - Refers to a high pitch in sound.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare河 - Kou -Copy 河

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare康 - Kou -Copy 康

means "health, peaceful, comfortable."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare候 - Kou -Copy 候

means "season, climate, wait."

  • To Wait, Await - To wait for something or someone to arrive or happen.

  • To Observe, Watch - To watch or observe a situation or event.

  • To Serve - To serve someone of higher status.

  • To Humbly, Respectfully Address Someone - To address someone in a humble or respectful manner, using words such as “あり” or “居り”.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare上 - Kou -Copy 上

means "up, above, top."

  • Going Up - Moving from a lower place to a higher place.

  • High Position - Having a high position, value, age, etc.

  • Before - In terms of time, order, or flow of things.

  • Offer - To give or present something.

  • Ascend - To go to the center.

  • Landlady - A woman who is the wife of a person or the mistress of a house.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare寇 - Kou -Copy 寇

means "avenge. a foe. foreign enemy."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare後 - Kou -Copy 後

means "after, later."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare項 - Kou -Copy 項

means "term, item, clause."

  • Item - A single item or thing, broken down into smaller parts.

  • Nape - The back part of the neck.

  • Element - An element used to construct a formula or sequence.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare胡 - Kou -Copy 胡

means "hu, foreign, barbarian."

  • A question word used to express doubt.

  • Longevity, living a long life.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Chaotian - Carelessly.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare工 - Kou -Copy 工

means "work, construction, engineering."

  • Craftsman - A skilled worker who creates things with superior technique.

  • Skillful - Possessing great skill or expertise.

  • Artisan - A person who is skilled in a craft or trade.

  • Make - To create or produce something.

  • Workmanship - The skill or quality of work done by a craftsman.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare葛 - Kou -Copy 葛

means "kuzu, arrowroot, pueraria lobata."

  • Vine - A general term for a type of climbing vine.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare行 - Kou -Copy 行

means "go, travel, conduct, line, row."

  • Householdstip: under 10

means "excitement, interest, enthusiasm."

  • To Start Something New - To begin something new or to start something up.

  • To Raise Or Use - To raise or use something for a purpose.

  • To Build - To construct or build something.

  • To Become Lively - To become lively or active.

  • To Stand Up - To stand up or rise up.

  • Enjoyment - To experience pleasure or joy.

  • Delight - To be delighted or to take pleasure in something.

  • Interest - To have an interest in something.

  • To Enjoy - To take pleasure in something or to be happy about something.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

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means "forest, grove, woods."

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

  • A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Close - To be depressed. To shut.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare廣 - Kou -Copy 廣

means "wide, spacious, vast."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare顧 - Kou -Copy 顧

means "look back, review, consider."

  • Look Back And Observe - To look back and observe something.

  • Pay Attention - To pay attention to something.

  • Reflect On The Past - To reflect on the past and have self-reflection.

  • Admire - To admire something or someone.

  • Opposite - To be opposite or in opposition to something.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare貢 - Kou -Copy 貢

means "tribute, offering, contribution."

  • Offer, Present - To give something as a gift or offering.

  • Dedicate, Devote - To dedicate oneself or one's efforts to a cause or purpose.

  • Recommend, Suggest - To recommend or suggest a person of outstanding ability.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare孝 - Kou -Copy 孝

means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

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means "strong, sturdy, tough."

  • Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.

  • Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.

  • Sturdy - Strong and durable.

  • Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.

  • Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.

  • Precise - Exact and accurate.

  • Immediate - Happening or done without delay.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare蛤 - Kou -Copy 蛤

means "bivalves of the veneridae family."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kou -

Click to speech こうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare辜 - Kou -Copy 辜

means "sin. iniquity. serious sin."

  • Householdstip: under 10

國府- Kou -

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means "country, nation."

  • Country - A nation or state governed by a particular government.

  • Region - An area belonging to a particular government.

  • City - A capital or major city.

  • Home Country - One's own nation or homeland.

means "prefecture, district, or urban prefecture."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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