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Mayuko 麻由子 – Japanese girl given name
Mayuko (麻由子) is read まゆこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 麻由子, the characters mean: hemp + wherefore + child. This reading can be written with at least 73 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Mayuko
Mayuko (麻由子 or 繭子) means hemp reason child or cocoon child. A classic -ko name.
How to write Mayuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 麻由子 | まゆこ | hemp + wherefore + child | 19 |
| 真由子 | まゆこ | true + wherefore + child | 18 |
| 繭子 | まゆこ | cocoon + child | 21 |
| 眉子 | まゆこ | eyebrow + child | 12 |
| 黛子 | まゆこ | blackened eyebrows + child | 19 |
| 黛呼 | まゆこ | blackened eyebrows + call | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mayuko
Mayuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Mayuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まゆこ |
| Katakana | マユコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 麻由子 |
Full name examples
- Mayuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城麻由子, ゆうき まゆこ)
- Mayuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野麻由子, こうの まゆこ)
- Mayuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧麻由子, まき まゆこ)
How to pronounce Mayuko
Break it into 2 parts: mayu · 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 まゆこ.
Questions about Mayuko
What does Mayuko mean in Japanese?
Mayuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 麻由子, combines these meanings: hemp + wherefore + child. Other spellings include 真由子 (true + wherefore + child), 繭子 (cocoon + child), 眉子 (eyebrow + child).
How do you write Mayuko in kanji?
The most common way is 麻由子 (まゆこ). It can also be written 真由子, 繭子, 眉子, 黛子, 黛呼.
How do you write Mayuko in katakana?
Mayuko is マユコ in katakana and まゆこ in hiragana.
Is Mayuko a boy or girl name?
Mayuko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 麻
麻: hemp, flax, numb
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