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Kuniko 国子 – Japanese girl given name
Kuniko (国子) is read くにこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 国子, the characters mean: country + child. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kuniko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 国子 | くにこ | country + child | 11 |
| 都子 | くにこ | metropolis + child | 14 |
| 有子 | くにこ | possess + child | 9 |
| 州子 | くにこ | state + child | 9 |
| 邦子 | くにこ | home country + child | 10 |
| 国香 | くにこ | country + incense | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kuniko
Kuniko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kuniko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くにこ |
| Katakana | クニコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 国子 |
Full name examples
- Kuniko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城国子, ゆうき くにこ)
- Kuniko Kono (Japanese order: 河野国子, こうの くにこ)
- Kuniko Maki (Japanese order: 牧国子, まき くにこ)
How to pronounce Kuniko
Break it into 3 parts: ku · ni · 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 くにこ.
Questions about Kuniko
What does Kuniko mean in Japanese?
Kuniko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 国子, combines these meanings: country + child. Other spellings include 都子 (metropolis + child), 有子 (possess + child), 州子 (state + child).
How do you write Kuniko in kanji?
The most common way is 国子 (くにこ). It can also be written 都子, 有子, 州子, 邦子, 国香.
How do you write Kuniko in katakana?
Kuniko is クニコ in katakana and くにこ in hiragana.
Is Kuniko a boy or girl name?
Kuniko 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.