Kohhei as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kohhei

What is the meaning of the name Kohhei ?

The baby name Kohhei is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-hey (Japanese: [koːheː]; anglicized: /koʊˈheɪ/).

Kohhei is Japanese in Origin.

Kohhei is a Japanese masculine given name, a nonstandard romanization of Kōhei (こうへい), where the long ō is rendered as “oh” and the medial h clarifies the break before “hei.” Its meaning depends on the kanji, though many forms pair “peace/level” 平 (hei) with a positive attribute: 康平 “healthy peace,” 公平 “impartial, fair,” 航平 “navigating peace,” 幸平 “fortunate peace,” 宏平 “broad peace,” 耕平 “cultivating peace.” The name broadly evokes balance, well-being, and steadiness.

Use has been steady in Japan since the late 19th century and remains familiar through bearers such as gymnast Kōhei Uchimura and artist Kōhei Nawa. Variants include Kohei (standard Hepburn), Kōhei (with macron), and Kouhei (wāpuro style); Cohei appears rarely in older texts. Nicknames may be Kō or Hei. Because meaning hinges on kanji choice, parents select characters to signal ideals like fairness, robust health, or a calm life path.

⚙ Kohhei is exceptionally rare. There are only 6 recorded uses on record, spread over 2 countries.