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Mayako 真矢 – Japanese girl given name
Mayako (真矢) is read まやこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 真矢, the characters mean: true + dart. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Mayako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 真矢 | まやこ | true + dart | 15 |
| 舞野子 | まやこ | dance + plains + child | 29 |
| 真谷子 | まやこ | true + valley + child | 20 |
| 真矢子 | まやこ | true + dart + child | 18 |
| 真也子 | まやこ | true + to be + child | 16 |
| 末矢子 | まやこ | end + dart + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mayako
Mayako in different scripts
| Romaji | Mayako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まやこ |
| Katakana | マヤコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 真矢 |
Full name examples
- Mayako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城真矢, ゆうき まやこ)
- Mayako Kono (Japanese order: 河野真矢, こうの まやこ)
- Mayako Maki (Japanese order: 牧真矢, まき まやこ)
How to pronounce Mayako
Break it into 2 parts: maya · 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 まやこ.
Questions about Mayako
What does Mayako mean in Japanese?
Mayako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真矢, combines these meanings: true + dart. Other spellings include 舞野子 (dance + plains + child), 真谷子 (true + valley + child), 真矢子 (true + dart + child).
How do you write Mayako in kanji?
The most common way is 真矢 (まやこ). It can also be written 舞野子, 真谷子, 真矢子, 真也子, 末矢子.
How do you write Mayako in katakana?
Mayako is マヤコ in katakana and まやこ in hiragana.
Is Mayako a boy or girl name?
Mayako is mostly used for girls.
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