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Amiko 羅子 – Japanese girl given name
Amiko (羅子) is read あみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 羅子, the characters mean: gauze + child. This reading can be written with at least 40 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Amiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 羅子 | あみこ | gauze + child | 22 |
| 安三子 | あみこ | relax + three + child | 12 |
| 安見子 | あみこ | relax + see + child | 16 |
| 安実子 | あみこ | relax + reality + child | 17 |
| 明水子 | あみこ | bright + water + child | 15 |
| 安水子 | あみこ | relax + water + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Amiko
Amiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Amiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あみこ |
| Katakana | アミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 羅子 |
Full name examples
- Amiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城羅子, ゆうき あみこ)
- Amiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野羅子, こうの あみこ)
- Amiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧羅子, まき あみこ)
How to pronounce Amiko
Break it into 3 parts: a · mi · 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 あみこ.
Questions about Amiko
What does Amiko mean in Japanese?
Amiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 羅子, combines these meanings: gauze + child. Other spellings include 安三子 (relax + three + child), 安見子 (relax + see + child), 安実子 (relax + reality + child).
How do you write Amiko in kanji?
The most common way is 羅子 (あみこ). It can also be written 安三子, 安見子, 安実子, 明水子, 安水子.
How do you write Amiko in katakana?
Amiko is アミコ in katakana and あみこ in hiragana.
Is Amiko a boy or girl name?
Amiko is mostly used for girls.
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