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Manako 真子 – Japanese girl given name
Manako (真子) is read まなこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真子, the characters mean: true + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Manako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真子 | まなこ | true + child | 13 |
| 愛子 | まなこ | love + child | 16 |
| 愛湖 | まなこ | love + lake | 25 |
| 眞子 | まなこ | truth + child | 13 |
| 真名子 | まなこ | true + name + child | 19 |
| 万名子 | まなこ | ten thousand + name + child | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Manako
Manako in different scripts
| Romaji | Manako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まなこ |
| Katakana | マナコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真子 |
Full name examples
- Manako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真子, ゆうき まなこ)
- Manako Kono (Japanese order: 河野真子, こうの まなこ)
- Manako Maki (Japanese order: 牧真子, まき まなこ)
How to pronounce Manako
Break it into 3 parts: ma · na · 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 まなこ.
Questions about Manako
What does Manako mean in Japanese?
Manako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真子, combines these meanings: true + child. Other spellings include 愛子 (love + child), 愛湖 (love + lake), 眞子 (truth + child).
How do you write Manako in kanji?
The most common way is 真子 (まなこ). It can also be written 愛子, 愛湖, 眞子, 真名子, 万名子.
How do you write Manako in katakana?
Manako is マナコ in katakana and まなこ in hiragana.
Is Manako a boy or girl name?
Manako is mostly used for girls.
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