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Kimiko 公子 – Japanese girl given name
Kimiko (公子) is read きみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 公子, the characters mean: public + child. This reading can be written with at least 153 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Kimiko
Kimiko (君子 or 公子) means noble child. A classic -ko name.
How to write Kimiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公子 | きみこ | public + child | 7 |
| 幹子 | きみこ | tree trunk + child | 16 |
| 王子 | きみこ | king + child | 7 |
| 江子 | きみこ | creek + child | 9 |
| 皇子 | きみこ | emperor + child | 12 |
| 玉子 | きみこ | jewel + child | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kimiko
Kimiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kimiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きみこ |
| Katakana | キミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 公子 |
Full name examples
- Kimiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城公子, ゆうき きみこ)
- Kimiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野公子, こうの きみこ)
- Kimiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧公子, まき きみこ)
How to pronounce Kimiko
Break it into 3 parts: ki · mi · 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 きみこ.
Questions about Kimiko
What does Kimiko mean in Japanese?
Kimiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 公子, combines these meanings: public + child. Other spellings include 幹子 (tree trunk + child), 王子 (king + child), 江子 (creek + child).
How do you write Kimiko in kanji?
The most common way is 公子 (きみこ). It can also be written 幹子, 王子, 江子, 皇子, 玉子.
How do you write Kimiko in katakana?
Kimiko is キミコ in katakana and きみこ in hiragana.
Is Kimiko a boy or girl name?
Kimiko is mostly used for girls.
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