Ouya

Hiragana:おうや
Katakana:オウヤ
Households:aprx. 100
English Syllables:ou-ya (2)
Japanese Morae:o-u-ya (3)
English transcription:Ouya, Oya, Ōya

This name is also used as a first name: Ouya

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 "Ouya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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大矢- Ouya -

大 means "big, excellent, greatly."

Big - Large in Size; great in degree; many in number or quantity.
Excellent - Outstanding; magnificent; impressive.
Greatly - Very Much; extremely; considerably.
Approximately - Roughly; generally; more or less.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Honorific - A word of respect added before someone's name.
Prefix - A prefix indicating respect or greatness.
Proud - Arrogant; having a haughty attitude.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.

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矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Straight - Correct; to straighten; true.
To Vow - To Swear; to pledge.
To Line Up - To Arrange; to sequence.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

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Households: aprx. 90

應矢- Ouya -

應 means "respond, accept, should."

Respond - To Answer; to react.
Accept - To Receive; to agree.
Should - Ought to; must.

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矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Straight - Correct; to straighten; true.
To Vow - To Swear; to pledge.
To Line Up - To Arrange; to sequence.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

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Households: under 10

雄谷- Ouya -

雄 means "male, superior, strong."

Male - Male of Animals; male of plants.
Superior - Excellent; outstanding person.
Strong - Brave; powerful.
Prosperous - Having Vigor; energetic.

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谷 means "valley, path, to reach an end."

Valley - A depression between mountains.
Path - Route; course.
To Reach an End - To be Stuck; to be cornered.
Reach a Limit - To reach a point of no return.
To Nurture - To Raise; to cultivate.

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Households: under 10

扇谷- Ouya -

Rare

扇 means "fan, door, to fan."

Fan - A Folding Fan; a tool for creating wind.
To Fan - To create wind with a fan or similar tool.
Door - Gate Door; panel.
Stir - To stir up, to incite.
Wave - To create a breeze by waving a fan or a folding fan.

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谷 means "valley, path, to reach an end."

Valley - A depression between mountains.
Path - Route; course.
To Reach an End - To be Stuck; to be cornered.
Reach a Limit - To reach a point of no return.
To Nurture - To Raise; to cultivate.

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Households: under 10

応矢- Ouya -

応 means "respond, comply, should."

Respond - To Answer; to reply to a call.
Comply - To Meet Requirements; to satisfy conditions.
Should - Ought to; expressing obligation.
Appropriate - To be suitable or fitting for a particular situation.
React - To Act in Response; to reciprocate.

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矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."

Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Straight - Correct; to straighten; true.
To Vow - To Swear; to pledge.
To Line Up - To Arrange; to sequence.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

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Households: under 10

王谷- Ouya -

王 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.

View details for the kanji 王

谷 means "valley, path, to reach an end."

Valley - A depression between mountains.
Path - Route; course.
To Reach an End - To be Stuck; to be cornered.
Reach a Limit - To reach a point of no return.
To Nurture - To Raise; to cultivate.

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Households: under 10

往谷- Ouya -

往 means "go, past, depart."

Go - To Move Forward; to proceed toward.
Past - Previous Time; what has gone before.
Depart - To Leave; to pass away.
Ancient, Old - Referring to a time in the past.
Die - To cease to exist.
Toward - In the Direction of; heading to.

View details for the kanji 往

谷 means "valley, path, to reach an end."

Valley - A depression between mountains.
Path - Route; course.
To Reach an End - To be Stuck; to be cornered.
Reach a Limit - To reach a point of no return.
To Nurture - To Raise; to cultivate.

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Households: under 10

Real Persons

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

大宅Ōya 真樹Masaki Japanese volleyball player (1995- ) EN JP
大家Ōya 志津香Shizuka Japanese idol, model and tarento (1991- ) EN JP
大矢Ōya 英俊Hidetoshi Japanese table tennis player (1988- ) JP
大宅Ōya 龍則Tatsunori (1986- ) JP
大家Ōya 正喜Masaki Japanese long-distance runner (1966- ) EN JP
大矢Ōya 浩一Kōichi Japanese Go player (1966- ) JP
大矢Ōya 剛功Hisakatsu Japanese professional wrestler (1964- ) EN JP
大家Ōya 仁志Hitoshi Japanese actor and narrator (1964-2018) JP
大矢Ōya 洋一Yōichi Japanese diplomat (1961- ) JP
大宅Ōya 映子Eiko Japanese journalist and critic (1941- ) JP
大宅Ōya 歩Ayumu Japanese writer (1932-1966) JP
大矢Ōya 正Tadashi (1925-1983) JP
大宅Ōya 昌M. (1906-2007) JP
大宅Ōya 壮一Sōichi Japanese journalist (1900-1970) EN JP

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