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Niko 二子 – Japanese girl given name
Niko (二子) is read にこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 二子, the characters mean: two + child. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Niko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 二子 | にこ | two + child | 5 |
| 二講 | にこう | two + lecture | 19 |
| 二幸 | にこ | two + happiness | 10 |
| 二香 | にこ | two + incense | 11 |
| 笑生 | にこ | laugh + life | 15 |
| 笑子 | にこ | laugh + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Niko
Niko in different scripts
| Romaji | Niko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | にこ |
| Katakana | ニコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 二子 |
Full name examples
- Niko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城二子, ゆうき にこ)
- Niko Kono (Japanese order: 河野二子, こうの にこ)
- Niko Maki (Japanese order: 牧二子, まき にこ)
How to pronounce Niko
Break it into 2 parts: ni · 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 にこ.
Questions about Niko
What does Niko mean in Japanese?
Niko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 二子, combines these meanings: two + child. Other spellings include 二講 (two + lecture), 二幸 (two + happiness), 二香 (two + incense).
How do you write Niko in kanji?
The most common way is 二子 (にこ). It can also be written 二講, 二幸, 二香, 笑生, 笑子.
How do you write Niko in katakana?
Niko is ニコ in katakana and にこ in hiragana.
Is Niko a boy or girl name?
Niko is mostly used for girls.
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