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Aeko 敢子 – Japanese girl given name
Aeko (敢子) is read あえこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 敢子, the characters mean: daring + child. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Aeko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 敢子 | あえこ | daring + child | 15 |
| 安重子 | あえこ | relax + heavy + child | 18 |
| 安映子 | あえこ | relax + reflect + child | 18 |
| 安英子 | あえこ | relax + England + child | 17 |
| 安江子 | あえこ | relax + creek + child | 15 |
| 安永子 | あえこ | relax + eternity + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Aeko
Aeko in different scripts
| Romaji | Aeko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あえこ |
| Katakana | アエコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 敢子 |
Full name examples
- Aeko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城敢子, ゆうき あえこ)
- Aeko Kono (Japanese order: 河野敢子, こうの あえこ)
- Aeko Maki (Japanese order: 牧敢子, まき あえこ)
How to pronounce Aeko
Break it into 2 parts: ae · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あえこ.
Questions about Aeko
What does Aeko mean in Japanese?
Aeko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 敢子, combines these meanings: daring + child. Other spellings include 安重子 (relax + heavy + child), 安映子 (relax + reflect + child), 安英子 (relax + England + child).
How do you write Aeko in kanji?
The most common way is 敢子 (あえこ). It can also be written 安重子, 安映子, 安英子, 安江子, 安永子.
How do you write Aeko in katakana?
Aeko is アエコ in katakana and あえこ in hiragana.
Is Aeko a boy or girl name?
Aeko is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.