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Hugo in Japanese

KatakanaヒューゴHyuugo
Kanji陽湖Hiko

In Japanese, Hugo is written in katakana as ヒューゴ (Hyuugo), 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 陽湖 (hiko): “sunlight”, “lake”.

How Hugo sounds in Japanese

ヒューゴ

Kanji for Hugo

陽湖
hiko
  • 陽
    hi sunlight
    Warm sunlight. One of the most popular characters in Japanese names today.
  • 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.
緋湖
hiko
  • 緋
    hi scarlet
    Brilliant scarlet red, the color of passion.
    Hiodoshi refers to the prestigious crimson-laced armor historically worn by high-ranking samurai commanders in battle.
  • 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.
日湖
hiko
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
  • 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
飛悟
flight · enlightenment
Feminine
妃香
queen · fragrance

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 陽 (sunlight) is common in Japanese given names.
  • 湖 (lake) is common in Japanese given names.

Hugo in anime worlds

Hugo as an anime character →Hugo in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Hugo in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Hugo in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Hugo in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Hugo in Japanese

How do you write Hugo in Japanese?

Hugo is written ヒューゴ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Hugo would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Hugo?

Our top pick is 陽湖 (Hiko). 陽 means “sunlight” and 湖 means “lake”. Other good options are 緋湖 (Hiko) and 日湖 (Hiko).

Is 陽湖 a real Japanese name?

Yes. 陽湖 is also found in Japan as a girl’s name, read Hiko, so it looks natural to Japanese readers. For Hugo, it works as both a real-looking Japanese name and a kanji spelling of your own name.

How many strokes is 陽湖?

陽湖 has 24 strokes in total (陽: 12, 湖: 12). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 陽湖 as a tattoo?

Each character in 陽湖 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 “Hugo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ヒューゴ) 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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