Kouta

KOW-ta
Japanese
"happiness; good fortune; peace; great; little songs"

Kouta Origin and Meaning

The name Kouta is a boy's name meaning "happiness; good fortune; peace; great; little songs".

Also spelled Kōta and Kota, Kouta is a Japanese name with a sound that travels well and a number of great meanings. Associated with happiness, good luck and peace, it is also given to a style of music in which the songs are usually less than three minutes long.

Notable bearers included Hong Kong footballer Kouta Jige and manga artist Kouta Hirano, famous for his series, Helsing.

The Kota spelling is more familiar in the US, largely owing to its use in multiple cultures.