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Maiko 米子 – Japanese girl given name
Maiko (米子) is read まいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 米子, the characters mean: rice + child. This reading can be written with at least 83 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Maiko
Maiko (舞子) is also the name for an apprentice geisha in Kyoto, written 舞妓. As a given name, 舞子 means dancing child.
How to write Maiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 米子 | まいこ | rice + child | 9 |
| 毎子 | まいこ | every + child | 9 |
| 舞子 | まいこ | dance + child | 18 |
| 枚子 | まいこ | sheet of... + child | 11 |
| 麻子 | まいこ | hemp + child | 14 |
| 舞許 | まいこ | dance + permit | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maiko
Maiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Maiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まいこ |
| Katakana | マイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 米子 |
Full name examples
- Maiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城米子, ゆうき まいこ)
- Maiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野米子, こうの まいこ)
- Maiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧米子, まき まいこ)
How to pronounce Maiko
Break it into 2 parts: mai · 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 まいこ.
Questions about Maiko
What does Maiko mean in Japanese?
Maiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 米子, combines these meanings: rice + child. Other spellings include 毎子 (every + child), 舞子 (dance + child), 枚子 (sheet of... + child).
How do you write Maiko in kanji?
The most common way is 米子 (まいこ). It can also be written 毎子, 舞子, 枚子, 麻子, 舞許.
How do you write Maiko in katakana?
Maiko is マイコ in katakana and まいこ in hiragana.
Is Maiko a boy or girl name?
Maiko is mostly used for girls.
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米: rice, USA, metre
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