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Rikako 理香子 – Japanese girl given name
Rikako (理香子) is read りかこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理香子, the characters mean: logic + incense + child. This reading can be written with at least 51 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Rikako
Rikako (理香子 or 梨花子) means reason fragrance child or pear flower child.
How to write Rikako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理香子 | りかこ | logic + incense + child | 23 |
| 梨花子 | りかこ | pear tree + flower + child | 21 |
| 莉佳子 | りかこ | jasmine + excellent + child | 21 |
| 理加子 | りかこ | logic + add + child | 19 |
| 利加子 | りかこ | profit + add + child | 15 |
| 理可子 | りかこ | logic + can + child | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rikako
Rikako in different scripts
| Romaji | Rikako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りかこ |
| Katakana | リカコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理香子 |
Full name examples
- Rikako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理香子, ゆうき りかこ)
- Rikako Kono (Japanese order: 河野理香子, こうの りかこ)
- Rikako Maki (Japanese order: 牧理香子, まき りかこ)
How to pronounce Rikako
Break it into 3 parts: ri · ka · 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 りかこ.
Questions about Rikako
What does Rikako mean in Japanese?
Rikako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理香子, combines these meanings: logic + incense + child. Other spellings include 梨花子 (pear tree + flower + child), 莉佳子 (jasmine + excellent + child), 理加子 (logic + add + child).
How do you write Rikako in kanji?
The most common way is 理香子 (りかこ). It can also be written 梨花子, 莉佳子, 理加子, 利加子, 理可子.
How do you write Rikako in katakana?
Rikako is リカコ in katakana and りかこ in hiragana.
Is Rikako a boy or girl name?
Rikako is mostly used for girls.
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