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Kanji for Phoenix
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “phoenix”: 凰、鳳. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
phoenix
The phoenix (female), a symbol of virtue and grace.
11 strokes On reading コウ、オウ (kou, ou) Kun reading おおとり (ootori)
Dictionary meanings: female phoenix bird
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ou, kou
phoenix
The phoenix (male), which appears only in times of peace and virtue.
14 strokes On reading ホウ、フウ (hou, fuu) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: male mythical bird
Readings used for names on Nazuke: hou
In Japan it appears in about 113 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 鳳: Paul 鳳瑠 · Porter 鳳楽 · Portia 鳳紗 · Pauline 鳳凛 · Paulita 鳳理楽 · Porsche 鳳紗 · Paula 鳳良 · Paulina 鳳里南 · Napoleon 七鳳礼穏 · Paulette 鳳礼富
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