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Kenko 研子 – Japanese girl given name
Kenko (研子) is read けんこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 研子, the characters mean: polish + child. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kenko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 研子 | けんこ | polish + child | 12 |
| 憲行 | けんこう | constitution + going | 22 |
| 憲子 | けんこ | constitution + child | 19 |
| 健子 | けんこ | healthy + child | 14 |
| 健光 | けんこう | healthy + ray | 17 |
| 兼行 | けんこう | concurrently + going | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kenko
Kenko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kenko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けんこ |
| Katakana | ケンコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 研子 |
Full name examples
- Kenko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城研子, ゆうき けんこ)
- Kenko Kono (Japanese order: 河野研子, こうの けんこ)
- Kenko Maki (Japanese order: 牧研子, まき けんこ)
How to pronounce Kenko
Break it into 2 parts: ken · 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 けんこ.
Questions about Kenko
What does Kenko mean in Japanese?
Kenko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 研子, combines these meanings: polish + child. Other spellings include 憲行 (constitution + going), 憲子 (constitution + child), 健子 (healthy + child).
How do you write Kenko in kanji?
The most common way is 研子 (けんこ). It can also be written 憲行, 憲子, 健子, 健光, 兼行.
How do you write Kenko in katakana?
Kenko is ケンコ in katakana and けんこ in hiragana.
Is Kenko a boy or girl name?
Kenko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 研
研: polish, study of, sharpen
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.