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Ako 安子 – Japanese girl given name
Ako (安子) is read あこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 安子, the characters mean: relax + child. This reading can be written with at least 72 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Ako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安子 | あこ | relax + child | 9 |
| 安心 | あこ | relax + heart | 10 |
| 安古 | あこ | relax + old | 11 |
| 歩心 | あこ | walk + heart | 12 |
| 愛子 | あこ | love + child | 16 |
| 愛心 | あこ | love + heart | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ako
Ako in different scripts
| Romaji | Ako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あこ |
| Katakana | アコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安子 |
Full name examples
- Ako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城安子, ゆうき あこ)
- Ako Kono (Japanese order: 河野安子, こうの あこ)
- Ako Maki (Japanese order: 牧安子, まき あこ)
How to pronounce Ako
Break it into 2 parts: a · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written あこ.
Questions about Ako
What does Ako mean in Japanese?
Ako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安子, combines these meanings: relax + child. Other spellings include 安心 (relax + heart), 安古 (relax + old), 歩心 (walk + heart).
How do you write Ako in kanji?
The most common way is 安子 (あこ). It can also be written 安心, 安古, 歩心, 愛子, 愛心.
How do you write Ako in katakana?
Ako is アコ in katakana and あこ in hiragana.
Is Ako a boy or girl name?
Ako is mostly used for girls.
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安: relax, cheap, low
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