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Etsuko 悦子 – Japanese girl given name
Etsuko (悦子) is read えつこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 悦子, the characters mean: ecstasy + child. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Etsuko
Etsuko (悦子) means joyful child. 悦 means delight.
How to write Etsuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 悦子 | えつこ | ecstasy + child | 13 |
| 越子 | えつこ | surpass + child | 15 |
| 恵津子 | えつこ | favor + haven + child | 22 |
| 説子 | えつこ | opinion + child | 17 |
| 喜子 | えつこ | rejoice + child | 15 |
| 逸子 | えつこ | deviate + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Etsuko
Etsuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Etsuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えつこ |
| Katakana | エツコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 悦子 |
Full name examples
- Etsuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城悦子, ゆうき えつこ)
- Etsuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野悦子, こうの えつこ)
- Etsuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧悦子, まき えつこ)
How to pronounce Etsuko
Break it into 3 parts: e · tsu · 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 えつこ.
Questions about Etsuko
What does Etsuko mean in Japanese?
Etsuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 悦子, combines these meanings: ecstasy + child. Other spellings include 越子 (surpass + child), 恵津子 (favor + haven + child), 説子 (opinion + child).
How do you write Etsuko in kanji?
The most common way is 悦子 (えつこ). It can also be written 越子, 恵津子, 説子, 喜子, 逸子.
How do you write Etsuko in katakana?
Etsuko is エツコ in katakana and えつこ in hiragana.
Is Etsuko a boy or girl name?
Etsuko is mostly used for girls.
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