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Emiko 美女 – Japanese girl given name
Emiko (美女) is read えみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美女, the characters mean: beauty + woman. This reading can be written with at least 144 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Emiko
Emiko (笑子 or 恵美子) means smiling child or blessed beautiful child. It is a classic -ko name.
How to write Emiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美女 | えみこ | beauty + woman | 12 |
| 笑子 | えみこ | laugh + child | 13 |
| 恵子 | えみこ | favor + child | 13 |
| 笑心 | えみこ | laugh + heart | 14 |
| 咲子 | えみこ | blossom + child | 12 |
| 笑己 | えみこ | laugh + self | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Emiko
Emiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Emiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えみこ |
| Katakana | エミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美女 |
Full name examples
- Emiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美女, ゆうき えみこ)
- Emiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野美女, こうの えみこ)
- Emiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧美女, まき えみこ)
How to pronounce Emiko
Break it into 3 parts: e · mi · 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 えみこ.
Questions about Emiko
What does Emiko mean in Japanese?
Emiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美女, combines these meanings: beauty + woman. Other spellings include 笑子 (laugh + child), 恵子 (favor + child), 笑心 (laugh + heart).
How do you write Emiko in kanji?
The most common way is 美女 (えみこ). It can also be written 笑子, 恵子, 笑心, 咲子, 笑己.
How do you write Emiko in katakana?
Emiko is エミコ in katakana and えみこ in hiragana.
Is Emiko a boy or girl name?
Emiko is mostly used for girls.
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