Kou

βš₯
koh'koh'1 syllable
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Bright

MEANING

HappinessLight

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from various kanji characters, including ε…‰ (light) and εΉΈ (happiness)

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, the name can have various meanings depending on the kanji used.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used as a given name in Japan, often associated with positive traits.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Simple

MEANING

MouthEntrance

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character 口, meaning mouth or entrance.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, it can be used in compound names or phrases.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in various contexts, not as common as a standalone given name.

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