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Eriko 絵里子 – Japanese girl given name
Eriko (絵里子) is read えりこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 絵里子, the characters mean: picture + ri + child. This reading can be written with at least 90 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Eriko
Eriko (絵里子 or 恵梨子) is a -ko name that combines picture or blessing with village or pear.
How to write Eriko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 絵里子 | えりこ | picture + ri + child | 22 |
| 恵梨子 | えりこ | favor + pear tree + child | 24 |
| 英理子 | えりこ | England + logic + child | 22 |
| 彫子 | えりこ | carve + child | 14 |
| 襟子 | えりこ | collar + child | 21 |
| 会理子 | えりこ | meeting + logic + child | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eriko
Eriko in different scripts
| Romaji | Eriko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えりこ |
| Katakana | エリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 絵里子 |
Full name examples
- Eriko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城絵里子, ゆうき えりこ)
- Eriko Kono (Japanese order: 河野絵里子, こうの えりこ)
- Eriko Maki (Japanese order: 牧絵里子, まき えりこ)
How to pronounce Eriko
Break it into 3 parts: e · ri · 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 えりこ.
Questions about Eriko
What does Eriko mean in Japanese?
Eriko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 絵里子, combines these meanings: picture + ri + child. Other spellings include 恵梨子 (favor + pear tree + child), 英理子 (England + logic + child), 彫子 (carve + child).
How do you write Eriko in kanji?
The most common way is 絵里子 (えりこ). It can also be written 恵梨子, 英理子, 彫子, 襟子, 会理子.
How do you write Eriko in katakana?
Eriko is エリコ in katakana and えりこ in hiragana.
Is Eriko a boy or girl name?
Eriko is mostly used for girls.
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