Home / First names / Rieko
Rieko 理恵子 – Japanese girl given name
Rieko (理恵子) is read りえこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理恵子, the characters mean: logic + favor + child. This reading can be written with at least 70 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Rieko
Rieko (理恵子 or 梨恵子) means reason blessing child or pear blessing child.
How to write Rieko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理恵子 | りえこ | logic + favor + child | 24 |
| 梨恵子 | りえこ | pear tree + favor + child | 24 |
| 里絵子 | りえこ | ri + picture + child | 22 |
| 理会子 | りえこ | logic + meeting + child | 20 |
| 五重子 | りえこ | five + heavy + child | 16 |
| 理重子 | りえこ | logic + heavy + child | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rieko
Rieko in different scripts
| Romaji | Rieko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りえこ |
| Katakana | リエコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理恵子 |
Full name examples
- Rieko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理恵子, ゆうき りえこ)
- Rieko Kono (Japanese order: 河野理恵子, こうの りえこ)
- Rieko Maki (Japanese order: 牧理恵子, まき りえこ)
How to pronounce Rieko
Break it into 2 parts: rie · 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 りえこ.
Questions about Rieko
What does Rieko mean in Japanese?
Rieko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理恵子, combines these meanings: logic + favor + child. Other spellings include 梨恵子 (pear tree + favor + child), 里絵子 (ri + picture + child), 理会子 (logic + meeting + child).
How do you write Rieko in kanji?
The most common way is 理恵子 (りえこ). It can also be written 梨恵子, 里絵子, 理会子, 五重子, 理重子.
How do you write Rieko in katakana?
Rieko is リエコ in katakana and りえこ in hiragana.
Is Rieko a boy or girl name?
Rieko is mostly used for girls.
Share: XFacebookPinterestRedditWhatsApp
Themes: Nature
Other names that use 理
理: logic, arrangement, reason
Names with a similar sound
Similar first names by meaning
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.