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Natsuko 夏子 – Japanese girl given name
Natsuko (夏子) is read なつこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 夏子, the characters mean: summer + child. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Natsuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 夏子 | なつこ | summer + child | 13 |
| 納子 | なつこ | settlement + child | 13 |
| 夏呼 | なつこ | summer + call | 18 |
| 南香 | なつこ | south + incense | 18 |
| 懐子 | なつこ | pocket + child | 19 |
| 夏湖 | なつこ | summer + lake | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Natsuko
Natsuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Natsuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なつこ |
| Katakana | ナツコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 夏子 |
Full name examples
- Natsuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城夏子, ゆうき なつこ)
- Natsuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野夏子, こうの なつこ)
- Natsuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧夏子, まき なつこ)
How to pronounce Natsuko
Break it into 3 parts: na · tsu · 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 なつこ.
Questions about Natsuko
What does Natsuko mean in Japanese?
Natsuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 夏子, combines these meanings: summer + child. Other spellings include 納子 (settlement + child), 夏呼 (summer + call), 南香 (south + incense).
How do you write Natsuko in kanji?
The most common way is 夏子 (なつこ). It can also be written 納子, 夏呼, 南香, 懐子, 夏湖.
How do you write Natsuko in katakana?
Natsuko is ナツコ in katakana and なつこ in hiragana.
Is Natsuko a boy or girl name?
Natsuko is mostly used for girls.
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