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Miko 三子 – Japanese girl given name
Miko (三子) is read みこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三子, the characters mean: three + child. This reading can be written with at least 48 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Miko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三子 | みこ | three + child | 6 |
| 見子 | みこ | see + child | 10 |
| 実子 | みこ | reality + child | 11 |
| 実心 | みこ | reality + heart | 12 |
| 海心 | みこ | sea + heart | 13 |
| 神子 | みこ | gods + child | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Miko
Miko in different scripts
| Romaji | Miko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みこ |
| Katakana | ミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三子 |
Full name examples
- Miko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三子, ゆうき みこ)
- Miko Kono (Japanese order: 河野三子, こうの みこ)
- Miko Maki (Japanese order: 牧三子, まき みこ)
How to pronounce Miko
Break it into 2 parts: mi · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written みこ.
Questions about Miko
What does Miko mean in Japanese?
Miko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三子, combines these meanings: three + child. Other spellings include 見子 (see + child), 実子 (reality + child), 実心 (reality + heart).
How do you write Miko in kanji?
The most common way is 三子 (みこ). It can also be written 見子, 実子, 実心, 海心, 神子.
How do you write Miko in katakana?
Miko is ミコ in katakana and みこ in hiragana.
Is Miko a boy or girl name?
Miko is mostly used for girls.
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