Best Sibling Names for Kou
Names chosen to complement Kou — matching origin (Japan), era, and style.
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These sibling names share Kou's Japan roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Shamiko
Kou & Shamiko
GirlJapan
A name that can mean 'shining child' or 'child of praise', depending on the characters used.
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Bilon
Kou & Bilon
GirlJapan
beautiful field
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Saki
Kou & Saki
GirlJapan
From Japanese 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other combinations of kanji characters.
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Satomi
Kou & Satomi
GirlJapan
wisdom, beauty
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Say
Kou & Say
UnisexJapan
to do; to act
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Takeya
Kou & Takeya
GirlJapan
rich
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Riki
Kou & Riki
UnisexJapan
child of the village
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Toshiba
Kou & Toshiba
GirlJapan
Next to the door
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Dabne
Kou & Dabne
GirlJapan
the blossoming flower
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Madoka
Kou & Madoka
GirlJapan
Circle, reality; Temple (as in the character from anime)
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Nekki
Kou & Nekki
GirlJapan
to connect, to tie together
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Toki
Kou & Toki
UnisexJapan
Can mean 'time' (時) or 'a bird' depending on context and kanji used.
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Tashima
Kou & Tashima
GirlJapan
Many islands; Reflecting diversity
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Akiria
Kou & Akiria
GirlJapan
Depending on the kanji used, it can mean 'bright' (明) or 'second' (次).
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Tomaka
Kou & Tomaka
GirlJapan
Tomoka) - 'friend' and 'fragrance'
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Yuko
Kou & Yuko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 優 (yu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other combinations of kanji.
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Mecha
Kou & Mecha
GirlJapan
A term often referring to mechanical or robotic.; Could refer to honey or sweetness in specific dialects.
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Chinue
Kou & Chinue
GirlJapan
a child born in the midst of a river
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Shoko
Kou & Shoko
GirlJapan
Child of snow
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Cheisa
Kou & Cheisa
GirlJapan
Chiisana fune) - small ship
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Amaya
Kou & Amaya
GirlJapan
Variant of AMAIA.
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Ryoko
Kou & Ryoko
GirlJapan
refreshing child
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Shiho
Kou & Shiho
GirlJapan
The name can mean 'four,' 'peace,' or 'promise,' depending on the kanji used.
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Yukia
Kou & Yukia
GirlJapan
snow and beautiful
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Natsuki
Kou & Natsuki
GirlJapan
Happiness
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Sone
Kou & Sone
GirlJapan
charming
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Okima
Kou & Okima
GirlJapan
A true friend
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Rikako
Kou & Rikako
GirlJapan
child of the rippling water
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Tomako
Kou & Tomako
GirlJapan
child of friendship
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Miho
Kou & Miho
GirlJapan
beautiful, child
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Ishia
Kou & Ishia
GirlJapan
stone, granite
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Akirra
Kou & Akirra
GirlJapan
Bright and sparkling.
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Yurisa
Kou & Yurisa
GirlJapan
to reason or to argue
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Teika
Kou & Teika
GirlJapan
a child born from a rice plant
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Umeki
Kou & Umeki
GirlJapan
Quite, peaceful, or calm
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Tomii
Kou & Tomii
GirlJapan
Free, reason, beauty
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Umeka
Kou & Umeka
GirlJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
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Sakora
Kou & Sakora
GirlJapan
cherry blossom
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Tomomi
Kou & Tomomi
GirlJapan
From Japanese 朋 (tomo) meaning "friend" and 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
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Taishima
Kou & Taishima
GirlJapan
taishima) can mean 'big island'
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Jira
Kou & Jira
GirlJapan
to have guidance or support.
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Yameka
Kou & Yameka
GirlJapan
beautiful blossom
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Tiaka
Kou & Tiaka
GirlJapan
child of the sun
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Taime
Kou & Taime
GirlJapan
It's derived from 'ta' (田) meaning 'rice field' and 'ime' (ime) could be interpreted as 'basket' or 'place' in some contexts.
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Ikira
Kou & Ikira
GirlJapan
brightness; to shine
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Oshia
Kou & Oshia
GirlJapan
scented, fragrant
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Miyisha
Kou & Miyisha
GirlJapan
Beautiful flower
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Yashima
Kou & Yashima
GirlJapan
colorful island
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toka
Kou & toka
GirlJapan
The name signifies 'flower' or can represent a type of flower often seen in Japanese culture.; It can also mean 'to take, to seize' in Hawaiian origin.
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Miyosha
Kou & Miyosha
GirlJapan
a beautiful and gracious child
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Akisha
Kou & Akisha
GirlJapan
bright, glimmering, and sunrise
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Dareka
Kou & Dareka
GirlJapan
A name used for a girl, related to the idea of someone precious.
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Iuma
Kou & Iuma
GirlJapan
beautiful
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Torei
Kou & Torei
GirlJapan
beautiful
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Mikira
Kou & Mikira
GirlJapan
It can mean 'beautiful' or 'enchanted,' depending on the kanji used.
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Ikeda
Kou & Ikeda
GirlJapan
rice paddy
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Maho
Kou & Maho
GirlJapan
genuine, true
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Yachira
Kou & Yachira
GirlJapan
to be remembered
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Itzanami
Kou & Itzanami
GirlJapan
She who invites
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Maiko
Kou & Maiko
UnisexJapan
child of the dance
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Risako
Kou & Risako
GirlJapan
Cherry blossom child
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Wakita
Kou & Wakita
GirlJapan
Young, cheerful
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Riho
Kou & Riho
GirlJapan
Child of the pear tree; To shine
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Ukari
Kou & Ukari
GirlJapan
a beautiful or cheerful person
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Shunya
Kou & Shunya
GirlJapan
moment of emptiness; void
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Shoni
Kou & Shoni
GirlJapan
It can mean 'the one who inspires', or 'the one who protects'.; A modern name derived from a shortening of 'Shona', which means 'God is gracious'.
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Toyota
Kou & Toyota
GirlJapan
Toyota
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Sakia
Kou & Sakia
GirlJapan
Blooming flower
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Gari
Kou & Gari
UnisexJapan
A person with a cheerful or bright demeanor
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Taniko
Kou & Taniko
GirlJapan
a child of the rice paddy
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Geshia
Kou & Geshia
GirlJapan
a term often associated with traditional Japanese female entertainers skilled in performing various Japanese arts
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Mieya
Kou & Mieya
GirlJapan
Beautiful
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Emiko
Kou & Emiko
GirlJapan
beautiful child or blessed child
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Sakae
Kou & Sakae
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
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Misayo
Kou & Misayo
GirlJapan
beautiful generation
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Yuuna
Kou & Yuuna
GirlJapan
From Japanese 優 (yuu) meaning "gentleness, lithe, superior" or 柚 (yuu) meaning "grapefruit, pomelo, citrus fruit" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 奈 (na), a phonetic character.
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Chitara
Kou & Chitara
GirlJapan
meaning is derived from the name of a character in the 1987 animated series 'ThunderCats', known for her speed and agility.
Sakoya
Kou & Sakoya
GirlJapan
Cherry blossom valley
Shunita
Kou & Shunita
GirlJapan
a spirit of peace
Ayuna
Kou & Ayuna
GirlJapan
to be peaceful
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Takeita
Kou & Takeita
GirlJapan
To take, to obtain; and it can also imply a precious or valuable aspect in combination with related characters.
Shizuye
Kou & Shizuye
GirlJapan
quiet, gentle
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Yoshida
Kou & Yoshida
GirlJapan
吉田
Chiyoka
Kou & Chiyoka
GirlJapan
A child of wisdom or knowledge (知, chi meaning 'wisdom' and 子, ko meaning 'child')
Chiyono
Kou & Chiyono
GirlJapan
A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.
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Teshima
Kou & Teshima
GirlJapan
Teshima is a surname but can also be used as a given name in certain contexts; the meaning can vary based on the kanji used.
Moeko
Kou & Moeko
GirlJapan
A name that signifies 'child of the moegi (young trees)'.
Haruko
Kou & Haruko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
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Hisaye
Kou & Hisaye
GirlJapan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
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Mikoto
Kou & Mikoto
GirlJapan
meaning 'child of God' or 'princess'
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Renai
Kou & Renai
GirlJapan
Love, affection
Hannya
Kou & Hannya
GirlJapan
Wisdom; a name associated with a character from Japanese Noh theater, often depicted as a spirit or a demonic figure.
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Sachiye
Kou & Sachiye
GirlJapan
a child of happiness
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Itsue
Kou & Itsue
GirlJapan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
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Misao
Kou & Misao
GirlJapan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
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Norika
Kou & Norika
GirlJapan
from the child of a ruler, trusted child
Hatsuyo
Kou & Hatsuyo
GirlJapan
First generation; birth
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Shiona
Kou & Shiona
GirlJapan
Cedar
Taigen
Kou & Taigen
UnisexJapan
meaning not universally defined, can reflect various peaceful or serene elements depending on kanji used.
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Chitose
Kou & Chitose
GirlJapan
Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
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Soda
Kou & Soda
GirlJapan
sparrow
Chama
Kou & Chama
GirlJapan
a flower
Tanida
Kou & Tanida
GirlJapan
Knowledge and wisdom
Rikita
Kou & Rikita
GirlJapan
a child who is a jewel
Tomoko
Kou & Tomoko
GirlJapan
child of wisdom
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Tsuyuko
Kou & Tsuyuko
GirlJapan
Transparent child
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Dekira
Kou & Dekira
GirlJapan
The beautiful one
Hateya
Kou & Hateya
GirlJapan
The name can mean 'victory' or 'success' depending on the characters used.
Yae
Kou & Yae
GirlJapan
design, painting
Yumira
Kou & Yumira
GirlJapan
Glimmering beauty
Masayo
Kou & Masayo
GirlJapan
true generation; elegant generation
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Nara
Kou & Nara
GirlJapan
prosperous
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Jima
Kou & Jima
GirlJapan
reality, truth
Tazuko
Kou & Tazuko
GirlJapan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
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Takasha
Kou & Takasha
GirlJapan
noble
Taira
Kou & Taira
GirlJapan
Taira) meaning 'peace' or 'flat'
Yumika
Kou & Yumika
GirlJapan
reason, beauty, and flow
Semiko
Kou & Semiko
GirlJapan
The meaning can vary based on the kanji used; potential meanings include 'world' (世) and 'child' (子).
Tikita
Kou & Tikita
GirlJapan
Little doll
Sakiko
Kou & Sakiko
GirlJapan
blossom child; child of the blooming flowers
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Yakina
Kou & Yakina
GirlJapan
spring flower
Satsuko
Kou & Satsuko
GirlJapan
Child of the season
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Tamoya
Kou & Tamoya
GirlJapan
meaning 'mysterious' or 'bizarre'
Sakaiya
Kou & Sakaiya
GirlJapan
blossom
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Ayoki
Kou & Ayoki
GirlJapan
child of the moon
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yone
Kou & yone
GirlJapan
beautiful, graceful
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Sakeya
Kou & Sakeya
GirlJapan
Blooming flower
Sayoko
Kou & Sayoko
GirlJapan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
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Yukie
Kou & Yukie
GirlJapan
Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
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Pami
Kou & Pami
GirlJapan
A nickname or diminutive form of names like Tamiko, meaning 'child of many virtues'.
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Tsurue
Kou & Tsurue
GirlJapan
The name could refer to 'genuine/respected person' depending on kanji used.
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Temiko
Kou & Temiko
GirlJapan
child of the temple
Jkira
Kou & Jkira
GirlJapan
To shine; A beautiful girl
Mizuki
Kou & Mizuki
GirlJapan
beautiful moon
Makiba
Kou & Makiba
GirlJapan
practical, wise
Takako
Kou & Takako
GirlJapan
Noble child, child of nobility
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Haruyo
Kou & Haruyo
GirlJapan
can mean 'spring' (春) and 'generation' (世) or 'world' (世) and 'abundance' (豊).
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Tanji
Kou & Tanji
GirlJapan
tangerine
Yayeko
Kou & Yayeko
GirlJapan
A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season
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Saraji
Kou & Saraji
GirlJapan
Meaning can vary; commonly means 'child of the sand' (砂子)
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Shion
Kou & Shion
UnisexJapan
Poem; song
Lenalee
Kou & Lenalee
GirlJapan
a modern name possibly combining elements associated with 'flower' and 'beauty.'; a unique name with no traditional root, embodies creativity and individuality.
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Shinobu
Kou & Shinobu
UnisexJapan
From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.
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Fumiyo
Kou & Fumiyo
GirlJapan
Child of abundant beauty; prosperous child
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Tori
Kou & Tori
GirlJapan
Diminutive of VICTORIA.
Tokiko
Kou & Tokiko
GirlJapan
child of wisteria
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Gara
Kou & Gara
GirlJapan
A name that can mean 'from the valley'.; Might also refer to the term 'garland'.
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Yira
Kou & Yira
GirlJapan
To cook; to bring together
Ota
Kou & Ota
GirlJapan
Can mean 'big rice field', depending on the kanji used (太田).
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Ahsaki
Kou & Ahsaki
GirlJapan
Bright, Radiant
Aya
Kou & Aya
GirlJapan
From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour", 綾 (aya) meaning "design", or other kanji characters with the same pronunciation.
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Junya
Kou & Junya
GirlJapan
The first born
Tameko
Kou & Tameko
GirlJapan
child of the rice paddy
Akebia
Kou & Akebia
GirlJapan
a type of vine
Shachi
Kou & Shachi
GirlJapan
meaning 'sacred' or 'divine'.
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Akita
Kou & Akita
GirlJapan
Bright
Yoshiye
Kou & Yoshiye
GirlJapan
Good fortune, good blessings.
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Araidai
Kou & Araidai
GirlJapan
Beautiful flower garden
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Genya
Kou & Genya
GirlJapan
Source, origin
Nobuko
Kou & Nobuko
GirlJapan
meaning 'faithful child' or 'trustworthy child'
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Yudani
Kou & Yudani
GirlJapan
Yasashii Utsukushisa) - Gentle Beauty; हरिणी (Harinī) - The One who is graceful like a doe
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Nobuye
Kou & Nobuye
GirlJapan
to become
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Maeda
Kou & Maeda
GirlJapan
Maeda) means 'front rice field'
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Syia
Kou & Syia
GirlJapan
A modern name that can refer to 'the shadow of the sun'.
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Hisayo
Kou & Hisayo
GirlJapan
prosperous generation; child of a prosperous family
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Yoshika
Kou & Yoshika
GirlJapan
Good luck; good fortune
Meoshi
Kou & Meoshi
GirlJapan
beautiful, elegant
Tamita
Kou & Tamita
GirlJapan
Independent or plump
Umeko
Kou & Umeko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "plum" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
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Sumiko
Kou & Sumiko
GirlJapan
child of clarity
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Simiya
Kou & Simiya
GirlJapan
clear, pure); 심이야 (it’s deep, heart)
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Sugeiri
Kou & Sugeiri
GirlJapan
One who is graceful or skilled
Oshie
Kou & Oshie
GirlJapan
to push or to press
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Chiemi
Kou & Chiemi
GirlJapan
wisdom, beauty)
Rinya
Kou & Rinya
GirlJapan
difficult to catch
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Tamaye
Kou & Tamaye
GirlJapan
People's precious
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Tkai
Kou & Tkai
UnisexJapan
Cool, pleasant
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Maina
Kou & Maina
GirlJapan
Dance, or an abbreviation of 'Mei' meaning blessing; A nickname or term of affection, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'
Michiye
Kou & Michiye
GirlJapan
beautiful wisdom
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Terani
Kou & Terani
GirlJapan
Earth; a place where the heart belongs
Yoshino
Kou & Yoshino
GirlJapan
beautiful, nature
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Okeima
Kou & Okeima
GirlJapan
a beautiful spring
Tamiki
Kou & Tamiki
GirlJapan
child of nature
Fumi
Kou & Fumi
GirlJapan
文
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Yoshira
Kou & Yoshira
GirlJapan
good or virtuous white; beautiful or graceful
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Mitsuye
Kou & Mitsuye
GirlJapan
three generations
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Sumiye
Kou & Sumiye
GirlJapan
clear, pure
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Maiha
Kou & Maiha
GirlJapan
A dance in the air or a fluttering of wings.
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Toie
Kou & Toie
GirlJapan
a bright girl, spring time
Itasha
Kou & Itasha
GirlJapan
Itasha) refers to a car that has been adorned with anime, manga, or video game characters.
Ajiya
Kou & Ajiya
GirlJapan
peaceful
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Masako
Kou & Masako
GirlJapan
air, breeze, child
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Tamaka
Kou & Tamaka
GirlJapan
a name often associated with ‘young’ or ‘child’ (though this can vary depending on the kanji used)
Amisaday
Kou & Amisaday
GirlJapan
beauty and kindness
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Teiya
Kou & Teiya
GirlJapan
Optimistic
Mariko
Kou & Mariko
GirlJapan
A feminine name that can mean 'child of the true beauty' (真理子 - Mariko), where '真' (mari) means true, and '子' (ko) means
Satoko
Kou & Satoko
GirlJapan
Assistance and child; it can also mean 'wise child' depending on the kanji used.
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Ta
Kou & Ta
GirlJapan
rice paddy; sandalwood
Yamaya
Kou & Yamaya
GirlJapan
mountain valley or valley of the mountains
Yuika
Kou & Yuika
GirlJapan
reason; flower
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