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Ririko 理々子 – Japanese girl given name
Ririko (理々子) is read りりこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 理々子, the characters mean: logic + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Ririko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理々子 | りりこ | logic + child | 14 |
| 理理子 | りりこ | logic + logic + child | 25 |
| 利理子 | りりこ | profit + logic + child | 21 |
| 理利子 | りりこ | logic + profit + child | 21 |
| 利々子 | りりこ | profit + child | 10 |
| 理里子 | りりこ | logic + ri + child | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ririko
Ririko in different scripts
| Romaji | Ririko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りりこ |
| Katakana | リリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理々子 |
Full name examples
- Ririko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理々子, ゆうき りりこ)
- Ririko Kono (Japanese order: 河野理々子, こうの りりこ)
- Ririko Maki (Japanese order: 牧理々子, まき りりこ)
How to pronounce Ririko
Break it into 3 parts: ri · ri · 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 りりこ.
Questions about Ririko
What does Ririko mean in Japanese?
Ririko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理々子, combines these meanings: logic + child. Other spellings include 理理子 (logic + logic + child), 利理子 (profit + logic + child), 理利子 (logic + profit + child).
How do you write Ririko in kanji?
The most common way is 理々子 (りりこ). It can also be written 理理子, 利理子, 理利子, 利々子, 理里子.
How do you write Ririko in katakana?
Ririko is リリコ in katakana and りりこ in hiragana.
Is Ririko a boy or girl name?
Ririko is mostly used for girls.
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理: logic, arrangement, reason
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.