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Aiko 会子 – Japanese girl given name
Aiko (会子) is read あいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 会子, the characters mean: meeting + child. This reading can be written with at least 100 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Aiko
Aiko (愛子) means child of love, one of the classic -ko names. Princess Aiko of the imperial family carries it.
How to write Aiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 会子 | あいこ | meeting + child | 9 |
| 間子 | あいこ | interval + child | 15 |
| 合子 | あいこ | fit + child | 9 |
| 相子 | あいこ | inter- + child | 12 |
| 和子 | あいこ | harmony + child | 11 |
| 集子 | あいこ | gather + child | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Aiko
Aiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Aiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あいこ |
| Katakana | アイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 会子 |
Full name examples
- Aiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城会子, ゆうき あいこ)
- Aiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野会子, こうの あいこ)
- Aiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧会子, まき あいこ)
How to pronounce Aiko
Break it into 2 parts: ai · 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 あいこ.
Questions about Aiko
What does Aiko mean in Japanese?
Aiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 会子, combines these meanings: meeting + child. Other spellings include 間子 (interval + child), 合子 (fit + child), 相子 (inter- + child).
How do you write Aiko in kanji?
The most common way is 会子 (あいこ). It can also be written 間子, 合子, 相子, 和子, 集子.
How do you write Aiko in katakana?
Aiko is アイコ in katakana and あいこ in hiragana.
Is Aiko a boy or girl name?
Aiko is mostly used for girls.
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