Kouki

Kouki is a masculine given name used in Japan. It is commonly romanized as Kouki, Kōki, or Koki, and can be written with a variety of kanji characters or in kana. The meaning of Kouki depends on the kanji chosen by the parents, and there is no single canonical interpretation.

Common kanji components found in the name include 光 (light), 樹 (tree), 幸 (happiness), 輝 (shine), 希 (hope), and 航 (voyage). For example, 光輝 can convey “radiant light,” while 幸希 might suggest “happy hope.” Because many kanji combinations are possible, the specific meaning of a person named Kouki is typically defined by the characters used in their name.

In modern Japan, Kouki is a relatively common male given name across generations. It appears across various fields, including sports, entertainment, and public life, reflecting its broad appeal to Japanese families. The name is also used for fictional characters in manga, anime, and novels, where the reading Kouki may be chosen for its phonetic qualities and the nuances associated with the chosen kanji.

As a romanization, Kouki can be written in kana as こうき (hiragana) or コウキ (katakana), and in kanji in countless combinations chosen by parents or writers. The name is part of a broader pattern in Japanese naming, where phonetic appeal and the auspiciousness of the kanji readings are balanced to convey personal or family wishes.