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Michiko 行子 – Japanese girl given name
Michiko (行子) is read みちこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 行子, the characters mean: going + child. This reading can be written with at least 123 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Michiko
Michiko is written 美智子, beauty, wisdom and child. The name was widely given to girls in the mid twentieth century and sounds formal today.
How to write Michiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 行子 | みちこ | going + child | 9 |
| 方子 | みちこ | direction + child | 7 |
| 京子 | みちこ | capital + child | 11 |
| 経子 | みちこ | sutra + child | 14 |
| 通子 | みちこ | traffic + child | 13 |
| 理子 | みちこ | logic + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Michiko
Michiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Michiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みちこ |
| Katakana | ミチコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 行子 |
Full name examples
- Michiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城行子, ゆうき みちこ)
- Michiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野行子, こうの みちこ)
- Michiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧行子, まき みちこ)
How to pronounce Michiko
Break it into 3 parts: mi · chi · 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 みちこ.
Questions about Michiko
What does Michiko mean in Japanese?
Michiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 行子, combines these meanings: going + child. Other spellings include 方子 (direction + child), 京子 (capital + child), 経子 (sutra + child).
How do you write Michiko in kanji?
The most common way is 行子 (みちこ). It can also be written 方子, 京子, 経子, 通子, 理子.
How do you write Michiko in katakana?
Michiko is ミチコ in katakana and みちこ in hiragana.
Is Michiko a boy or girl name?
Michiko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 行
行: going, journey, carry out
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