Kiyoo

Kiyoo is a Japanese given name, typically masculine, and less commonly a surname. In romanized form, the double “o” signals a long vowel, a feature of readings such as ō that can appear in names rendered as Kiyoo in Hepburn-style transcription.

Because Japanese names can be written with many kanji, there is no single established meaning for Kiyoo. The name can be formed from different character combinations, each offering a distinct sense, such as purity or clarity, strength or heroism, or other value words. The intended meaning depends on the kanji chosen by the parents.

Usage: Kiyoo is most often found in Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities. It is relatively uncommon in contemporary use but has historical presence in naming practices during the 20th century.

Notable bearers: The name has been borne by various individuals in regional communities, scholarly or athletic circles, and in literature or media as a character name. None of these figures is widely recognized internationally, and Kiyoo is not associated with a single prominent person or place.

Variants and related names: The name may be romanized as Ki-yo, Kio, or Kiyō depending on the system, and it can appear in related forms such as Kiyo or Kiyou. Distinct but similarly pronounced names exist in other languages, though they are not direct equivalents.