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Koko 心 – Japanese girl given name
Koko (心) is read ここ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 心, the characters mean: heart. This reading can be written with at least 101 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Koko
Koko (心 or 心子) means heart. It is a short, cheerful girls' name and echoes the word for here.
How to write Koko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 心 | ここ | heart | 4 |
| 小子 | ここ | little + child | 6 |
| 来幸 | ここ | come + happiness | 15 |
| 心温 | ここ | heart + warm | 16 |
| 呼々 | ここ | call | 8 |
| 己子 | ここ | self + child | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koko
Koko in different scripts
| Romaji | Koko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ここ |
| Katakana | ココ |
| Kanji (most common) | 心 |
Full name examples
- Koko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城心, ゆうき ここ)
- Koko Kono (Japanese order: 河野心, こうの ここ)
- Koko Maki (Japanese order: 牧心, まき ここ)
How to pronounce Koko
Break it into 2 parts: ko · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ここ.
Questions about Koko
What does Koko mean in Japanese?
Koko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 心, combines these meanings: heart. Other spellings include 小子 (little + child), 来幸 (come + happiness), 心温 (heart + warm).
How do you write Koko in kanji?
The most common way is 心 (ここ). It can also be written 小子, 来幸, 心温, 呼々, 己子.
How do you write Koko in katakana?
Koko is ココ in katakana and ここ in hiragana.
Is Koko a boy or girl name?
Koko is mostly used for girls.
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