Meaning: A thousand generations in one Japanese spelling
The story
One Japanese spelling of Chiyo, 千代, uses 千 for a thousand with 代 for generation. The meaning depends on the kanji a family chooses; the same spoken name can have other written forms.
Spellings & variants
- Chiyoko
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Chiyo comes from Japanese.
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