How Do You Spell KUNIHIKO?

Pronunciation: [kjuːnˈa͡ɪəkˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The spelling of the Japanese name "Kunihiko" is pronounced /kuːnihiːkɔː/. The name consists of four syllables, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable "ku" is pronounced with a long "u" sound, followed by "ni" which is pronounced as "nee." The third syllable "hi" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, and the final syllable "ko" is pronounced as "koh." It is important to note that Japanese pronunciation may differ from English phonetics and should be learned from a native speaker or language expert.

Etymology of KUNIHIKO

The word "Kunihiko" is a Japanese given name consisting of two kanji characters: 国 (kuni) meaning "country" or "nation" and 彦 (hiko) meaning "boy" or "prince".

The etymology of the word "kuni" can be traced back to Old Japanese where it originally meant "land" or "province". As the Japanese language evolved, it took on the meanings of "country" or "nation".

On the other hand, the term "hiko" is a common element in old Japanese names and refers to a "boy" or a "youth". It is often used as a suffix denoting a male child or descendant, emphasizing their status or lineage.

When combined, the name "Kunihiko" can be interpreted as meaning "boy of the country" or "prince of the nation".