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Itsuko 逸子 – Japanese girl given name
Itsuko (逸子) is read いつこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 逸子, the characters mean: deviate + child. This reading can be written with at least 59 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Itsuko
Itsuko (逸子 or 樹子) means outstanding child or tree child. A classic -ko name.
How to write Itsuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 逸子 | いつこ | deviate + child | 14 |
| 五津子 | いつこ | five + haven + child | 16 |
| 一子 | いつこ | one + child | 4 |
| 五子 | いつこ | five + child | 7 |
| 厳子 | いつこ | stern + child | 20 |
| 斎子 | いつこ | purification + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Itsuko
Itsuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Itsuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いつこ |
| Katakana | イツコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 逸子 |
Full name examples
- Itsuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城逸子, ゆうき いつこ)
- Itsuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野逸子, こうの いつこ)
- Itsuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧逸子, まき いつこ)
How to pronounce Itsuko
Break it into 3 parts: i · 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 いつこ.
Questions about Itsuko
What does Itsuko mean in Japanese?
Itsuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 逸子, combines these meanings: deviate + child. Other spellings include 五津子 (five + haven + child), 一子 (one + child), 五子 (five + child).
How do you write Itsuko in kanji?
The most common way is 逸子 (いつこ). It can also be written 五津子, 一子, 五子, 厳子, 斎子.
How do you write Itsuko in katakana?
Itsuko is イツコ in katakana and いつこ in hiragana.
Is Itsuko a boy or girl name?
Itsuko 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.