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Chiko 治子 – Japanese girl given name
Chiko (治子) is read ちこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 治子, the characters mean: reign + child. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Chiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 治子 | ちこ | reign + child | 11 |
| 知行 | ちこう | know + going | 14 |
| 千子 | ちこ | thousand + child | 6 |
| 知子 | ちこ | know + child | 11 |
| 千古 | ちこ | thousand + old | 8 |
| 智行 | ちこう | wisdom + going | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chiko
Chiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Chiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちこ |
| Katakana | チコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 治子 |
Full name examples
- Chiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城治子, ゆうき ちこ)
- Chiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野治子, こうの ちこ)
- Chiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧治子, まき ちこ)
How to pronounce Chiko
Break it into 2 parts: chi · 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 ちこ.
Questions about Chiko
What does Chiko mean in Japanese?
Chiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 治子, combines these meanings: reign + child. Other spellings include 知行 (know + going), 千子 (thousand + child), 知子 (know + child).
How do you write Chiko in kanji?
The most common way is 治子 (ちこ). It can also be written 知行, 千子, 知子, 千古, 智行.
How do you write Chiko in katakana?
Chiko is チコ in katakana and ちこ in hiragana.
Is Chiko a boy or girl name?
Chiko is mostly used for girls.
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Themes: Wisdom
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治: reign, be at peace, calm down
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