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Eiko 営子 – Japanese girl given name
Eiko (営子) is read えいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 営子, the characters mean: occupation + child. This reading can be written with at least 98 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Eiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 営子 | えいこ | occupation + child | 15 |
| 衛子 | えいこ | defense + child | 19 |
| 映子 | えいこ | reflect + child | 12 |
| 英子 | えいこ | England + child | 11 |
| 影子 | えいこ | shadow + child | 18 |
| 英公 | えいこう | England + public | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eiko
Eiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Eiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えいこ |
| Katakana | エイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 営子 |
Full name examples
- Eiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城営子, ゆうき えいこ)
- Eiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野営子, こうの えいこ)
- Eiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧営子, まき えいこ)
How to pronounce Eiko
Break it into 2 parts: ei · 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 えいこ.
Questions about Eiko
What does Eiko mean in Japanese?
Eiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 営子, combines these meanings: occupation + child. Other spellings include 衛子 (defense + child), 映子 (reflect + child), 英子 (England + child).
How do you write Eiko in kanji?
The most common way is 営子 (えいこ). It can also be written 衛子, 映子, 英子, 影子, 英公.
How do you write Eiko in katakana?
Eiko is エイコ in katakana and えいこ in hiragana.
Is Eiko a boy or girl name?
Eiko is mostly used for girls.
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