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Ariko 現子 – Japanese girl given name
Ariko (現子) is read ありこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 現子, the characters mean: present + child. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Ariko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 現子 | ありこ | present + child | 14 |
| 作子 | ありこ | make + child | 10 |
| 在子 | ありこ | exist + child | 9 |
| 有子 | ありこ | possess + child | 9 |
| 存子 | ありこ | exist + child | 9 |
| 安理子 | ありこ | relax + logic + child | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ariko
Ariko in different scripts
| Romaji | Ariko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ありこ |
| Katakana | アリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 現子 |
Full name examples
- Ariko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城現子, ゆうき ありこ)
- Ariko Kono (Japanese order: 河野現子, こうの ありこ)
- Ariko Maki (Japanese order: 牧現子, まき ありこ)
How to pronounce Ariko
Break it into 3 parts: a · ri · 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 ありこ.
Questions about Ariko
What does Ariko mean in Japanese?
Ariko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 現子, combines these meanings: present + child. Other spellings include 作子 (make + child), 在子 (exist + child), 有子 (possess + child).
How do you write Ariko in kanji?
The most common way is 現子 (ありこ). It can also be written 作子, 在子, 有子, 存子, 安理子.
How do you write Ariko in katakana?
Ariko is アリコ in katakana and ありこ in hiragana.
Is Ariko a boy or girl name?
Ariko 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.