Ko - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Ko

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koh'koh'1 syllable
🇯🇵Japanese
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MEANING

Happiness

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese character 幸 (Kou), meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, names often incorporate characters with positive meanings.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Japan, often as part of longer names.

🇨🇳Chinese
Soft

MEANING

Elder brother

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character å“¥ (GÄ“), meaning 'elder brother'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in familial contexts.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Traditionally used to refer to older male siblings in Chinese families.

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