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Eko 会子 – Japanese girl given name
Eko (会子) is read えこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 会子, the characters mean: meeting + child. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Eko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 会子 | えこ | meeting + child | 9 |
| 回光 | えこう | -times + ray | 12 |
| 江子 | えこ | creek + child | 9 |
| 絵子 | えこ | picture + child | 15 |
| 依子 | えこ | reliant + child | 11 |
| 笑子 | えこ | laugh + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eko
Eko in different scripts
| Romaji | Eko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えこ |
| Katakana | エコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 会子 |
Full name examples
- Eko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城会子, ゆうき えこ)
- Eko Kono (Japanese order: 河野会子, こうの えこ)
- Eko Maki (Japanese order: 牧会子, まき えこ)
How to pronounce Eko
Break it into 2 parts: e · 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 えこ.
Questions about Eko
What does Eko mean in Japanese?
Eko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 会子, combines these meanings: meeting + child. Other spellings include 回光 (-times + ray), 江子 (creek + child), 絵子 (picture + child).
How do you write Eko in kanji?
The most common way is 会子 (えこ). It can also be written 回光, 江子, 絵子, 依子, 笑子.
How do you write Eko in katakana?
Eko is エコ in katakana and えこ in hiragana.
Is Eko a boy or girl name?
Eko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 会
会: meeting, meet, party
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.