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Timo in Japanese

KatakanaティモTeimo
Kanji貞茂Teimo

In Japanese, Timo is written in katakana as ティモ (Teimo), 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 貞茂 (teimo): “steadfast”, “lush”.

How Timo sounds in Japanese

ティモGerman

Kanji for Timo

貞茂
teimo
  • 貞
    tei steadfast
    Steady, upright and true; someone who keeps faith with what matters.
  • 茂
    mo lush
    Thick, lush growth; a life that flourishes.
禎茂
teimo
  • 禎
    tei blessing
    A happy omen and divine blessing.
  • 茂
    mo lush
    Thick, lush growth; a life that flourishes.
悌茂
teimo
  • 悌
    tei devotion
    Love and respect for one's elders and siblings.
  • 茂
    mo lush
    Thick, lush growth; a life that flourishes.

By style

Masculine
呈茂
sincere gift · lush
Feminine
汀萌
shore · sprout

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 貞 (steadfast) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 茂 (lush) is common in Japanese given names.

Timo in anime worlds

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

Questions about Timo in Japanese

How do you write Timo in Japanese?

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

What are the best kanji for Timo?

Our top pick is 貞茂 (Teimo). 貞 means “steadfast” and 茂 means “lush”. Other good options are 禎茂 (Teimo) and 悌茂 (Teimo).

Is 貞茂 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 貞茂 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Sadashige rather than Teimo. As a spelling of Timo, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 貞茂?

貞茂 has 17 strokes in total (貞: 9, 茂: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 貞茂 as a tattoo?

Each character in 貞茂 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 “Timo”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (ティモ) 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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