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Reiko 玲子 – Japanese girl given name
Reiko (玲子) is read れいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 玲子, the characters mean: sound of jewels + child. This reading can be written with at least 67 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Reiko
Reiko (玲子 or 礼子) means jewel child or courtesy child. It was widely given in the twentieth century.
How to write Reiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 玲子 | れいこ | sound of jewels + child | 12 |
| 礼子 | れいこ | salute + child | 8 |
| 麗子 | れいこ | lovely + child | 22 |
| 良子 | れいこ | good + child | 10 |
| 冷子 | れいこ | cool + child | 10 |
| 豊子 | れいこ | bountiful + child | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Reiko
Reiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Reiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | れいこ |
| Katakana | レイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 玲子 |
Full name examples
- Reiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城玲子, ゆうき れいこ)
- Reiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野玲子, こうの れいこ)
- Reiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧玲子, まき れいこ)
How to pronounce Reiko
Break it into 2 parts: rei · 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 れいこ.
Questions about Reiko
What does Reiko mean in Japanese?
Reiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 玲子, combines these meanings: sound of jewels + child. Other spellings include 礼子 (salute + child), 麗子 (lovely + child), 良子 (good + child).
How do you write Reiko in kanji?
The most common way is 玲子 (れいこ). It can also be written 礼子, 麗子, 良子, 冷子, 豊子.
How do you write Reiko in katakana?
Reiko is レイコ in katakana and れいこ in hiragana.
Is Reiko a boy or girl name?
Reiko is mostly used for girls.
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