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Chieko 智恵子 – Japanese girl given name
Chieko (智恵子) is read ちえこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 智恵子, the characters mean: wisdom + favor + child. This reading can be written with at least 58 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Chieko
Chieko (智恵子 or 千恵子) means wise child or a thousand blessings child. Chieko Takamura, wife of the poet Kotaro Takamura, is a famous bearer.
How to write Chieko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 智恵子 | ちえこ | wisdom + favor + child | 25 |
| 千恵子 | ちえこ | thousand + favor + child | 16 |
| 知恵子 | ちえこ | know + favor + child | 21 |
| 行雄 | ちえこ | going + masculine | 18 |
| 智子 | ちえこ | wisdom + child | 15 |
| 恒久 | ちえこ | constancy + long time | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chieko
Chieko in different scripts
| Romaji | Chieko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちえこ |
| Katakana | チエコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 智恵子 |
Full name examples
- Chieko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城智恵子, ゆうき ちえこ)
- Chieko Kono (Japanese order: 河野智恵子, こうの ちえこ)
- Chieko Maki (Japanese order: 牧智恵子, まき ちえこ)
How to pronounce Chieko
Break it into 2 parts: chie · 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 ちえこ.
Questions about Chieko
What does Chieko mean in Japanese?
Chieko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 智恵子, combines these meanings: wisdom + favor + child. Other spellings include 千恵子 (thousand + favor + child), 知恵子 (know + favor + child), 行雄 (going + masculine).
How do you write Chieko in kanji?
The most common way is 智恵子 (ちえこ). It can also be written 千恵子, 知恵子, 行雄, 智子, 恒久.
How do you write Chieko in katakana?
Chieko is チエコ in katakana and ちえこ in hiragana.
Is Chieko a boy or girl name?
Chieko is mostly used for girls.
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