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Mikiko 美樹子 – Japanese girl given name
Mikiko (美樹子) is read みきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美樹子, the characters mean: beauty + timber + child. This reading can be written with at least 119 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Mikiko
Mikiko (美樹子 or 幹子) means beautiful tree child or trunk child. A classic -ko name.
How to write Mikiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美樹子 | みきこ | beauty + timber + child | 28 |
| 幹子 | みきこ | tree trunk + child | 16 |
| 美紀子 | みきこ | beauty + chronicle + child | 21 |
| 本子 | みきこ | book + child | 8 |
| 植子 | みきこ | plant + child | 15 |
| 三生子 | みきこ | three + life + child | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikiko
Mikiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みきこ |
| Katakana | ミキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美樹子 |
Full name examples
- Mikiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美樹子, ゆうき みきこ)
- Mikiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野美樹子, こうの みきこ)
- Mikiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧美樹子, まき みきこ)
How to pronounce Mikiko
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ki · 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 みきこ.
Questions about Mikiko
What does Mikiko mean in Japanese?
Mikiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美樹子, combines these meanings: beauty + timber + child. Other spellings include 幹子 (tree trunk + child), 美紀子 (beauty + chronicle + child), 本子 (book + child).
How do you write Mikiko in kanji?
The most common way is 美樹子 (みきこ). It can also be written 幹子, 美紀子, 本子, 植子, 三生子.
How do you write Mikiko in katakana?
Mikiko is ミキコ in katakana and みきこ in hiragana.
Is Mikiko a boy or girl name?
Mikiko is mostly used for girls.
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