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Coco in Japanese

KatakanaココKoko
Kanji湖瑚Koko

In Japanese, Coco is written in katakana as ココ (Koko), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 湖瑚 (koko): “lake”, “coral”.

How Coco sounds in Japanese

ココas written in Japan
コーコーEnglish

Kanji for Coco

湖瑚
koko
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
  • 瑚
    ko coral
    Coral, a treasure from the sea.
瑚湖
koko
  • 瑚
    ko coral
    Coral, a treasure from the sea.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.
虹湖
kouko
  • 虹
    kou rainbow
    A rainbow; hope after the rain.
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
    Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) is Japan's largest freshwater lake and is estimated to be over four million years old.

By style

Masculine
晃虎
bright · tiger
Feminine
瑚恋
coral · romance

Questions about Coco in Japanese

How do you write Coco in Japanese?

Coco is written ココ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Coco would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written コーコー (English).

What are the best kanji for Coco?

Our top pick is 湖瑚 (Koko). 湖 means “lake” and 瑚 means “coral”. Other good options are 瑚湖 (Koko) and 虹湖 (Kouko).

Is 湖瑚 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 湖瑚 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 湖瑚?

湖瑚 has 25 strokes in total (湖: 12, 瑚: 13). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 湖瑚 as a tattoo?

Each character in 湖瑚 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Coco”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ココ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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