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Nariko 生子 – Japanese girl given name
Nariko (生子) is read なりこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 生子, the characters mean: life + child. This reading can be written with at least 29 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Nariko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生子 | なりこ | life + child | 8 |
| 業子 | なりこ | business + child | 16 |
| 成子 | なりこ | turn into + child | 9 |
| 形子 | なりこ | shape + child | 10 |
| 登子 | なりこ | ascend + child | 15 |
| 修子 | なりこ | discipline + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nariko
Nariko in different scripts
| Romaji | Nariko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なりこ |
| Katakana | ナリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生子 |
Full name examples
- Nariko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城生子, ゆうき なりこ)
- Nariko Kono (Japanese order: 河野生子, こうの なりこ)
- Nariko Maki (Japanese order: 牧生子, まき なりこ)
How to pronounce Nariko
Break it into 3 parts: na · ri · 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 なりこ.
Questions about Nariko
What does Nariko mean in Japanese?
Nariko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生子, combines these meanings: life + child. Other spellings include 業子 (business + child), 成子 (turn into + child), 形子 (shape + child).
How do you write Nariko in kanji?
The most common way is 生子 (なりこ). It can also be written 業子, 成子, 形子, 登子, 修子.
How do you write Nariko in katakana?
Nariko is ナリコ in katakana and なりこ in hiragana.
Is Nariko a boy or girl name?
Nariko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 生
生: life, genuine, birth
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