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Kukiko 茎子 – Japanese girl given name
Kukiko (茎子) is read くきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 茎子, the characters mean: stalk + child. This reading can be written with at least 63 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kukiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 茎子 | くきこ | stalk + child | 11 |
| 公記子 | くきこ | public + scribe + child | 17 |
| 公木子 | くきこ | public + tree + child | 11 |
| 宮記子 | くきこ | Shinto shrine + scribe + child | 23 |
| 宮木子 | くきこ | Shinto shrine + tree + child | 17 |
| 九喜子 | くきこ | nine + rejoice + child | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kukiko
Kukiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kukiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くきこ |
| Katakana | クキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 茎子 |
Full name examples
- Kukiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城茎子, ゆうき くきこ)
- Kukiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野茎子, こうの くきこ)
- Kukiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧茎子, まき くきこ)
How to pronounce Kukiko
Break it into 3 parts: ku · ki · 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 くきこ.
Questions about Kukiko
What does Kukiko mean in Japanese?
Kukiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 茎子, combines these meanings: stalk + child. Other spellings include 公記子 (public + scribe + child), 公木子 (public + tree + child), 宮記子 (Shinto shrine + scribe + child).
How do you write Kukiko in kanji?
The most common way is 茎子 (くきこ). It can also be written 公記子, 公木子, 宮記子, 宮木子, 九喜子.
How do you write Kukiko in katakana?
Kukiko is クキコ in katakana and くきこ in hiragana.
Is Kukiko a boy or girl name?
Kukiko is mostly used for girls.
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