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Riko 理子 – Japanese girl given name
Riko (理子) is read りこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理子, the characters mean: logic + child. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Riko
Riko (莉子 or 理子) means jasmine child or reason child. It is a cute, short name.
How to write Riko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理子 | りこ | logic + child | 14 |
| 理来 | りこ | logic + come | 18 |
| 利行 | りこう | profit + going | 13 |
| 理心 | りこ | logic + heart | 15 |
| 理古 | りこ | logic + old | 16 |
| 離子 | りこ | detach + child | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Riko
Riko in different scripts
| Romaji | Riko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りこ |
| Katakana | リコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理子 |
Full name examples
- Riko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理子, ゆうき りこ)
- Riko Kono (Japanese order: 河野理子, こうの りこ)
- Riko Maki (Japanese order: 牧理子, まき りこ)
How to pronounce Riko
Break it into 2 parts: ri · 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 りこ.
Questions about Riko
What does Riko mean in Japanese?
Riko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理子, combines these meanings: logic + child. Other spellings include 理来 (logic + come), 利行 (profit + going), 理心 (logic + heart).
How do you write Riko in kanji?
The most common way is 理子 (りこ). It can also be written 理来, 利行, 理心, 理古, 離子.
How do you write Riko in katakana?
Riko is リコ in katakana and りこ in hiragana.
Is Riko a boy or girl name?
Riko is mostly used for girls.
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