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Ikko 一行 – Japanese girl given name
Ikko (一行) is read いっこう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 一行, the characters mean: one + going. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Ikko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一行 | いっこう | one + going | 7 |
| 一高 | いっこう | one + tall | 11 |
| 一公 | いっこう | one + public | 5 |
| 一考 | いっこう | one + consider | 7 |
| 一港 | いっこう | one + harbor | 13 |
| 一光 | いっこう | one + ray | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ikko
Ikko in different scripts
| Romaji | Ikko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いっこう |
| Katakana | イッコウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一行 |
Full name examples
- Ikko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城一行, ゆうき いっこう)
- Ikko Kono (Japanese order: 河野一行, こうの いっこう)
- Ikko Maki (Japanese order: 牧一行, まき いっこう)
How to pronounce Ikko
Break it into 2 parts: i · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written いっこう.
Questions about Ikko
What does Ikko mean in Japanese?
Ikko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一行, combines these meanings: one + going. Other spellings include 一高 (one + tall), 一公 (one + public), 一考 (one + consider).
How do you write Ikko in kanji?
The most common way is 一行 (いっこう). It can also be written 一高, 一公, 一考, 一港, 一光.
How do you write Ikko in katakana?
Ikko is イッコウ in katakana and いっこう in hiragana.
Is Ikko a boy or girl name?
Ikko is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.