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Ruriko 柳子 – Japanese girl given name
Ruriko (柳子) is read るりこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 柳子, the characters mean: willow + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Ruriko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 柳子 | るりこ | willow + child | 12 |
| 瑠子 | るりこ | lapis lazuli + child | 17 |
| 流理子 | るりこ | current + logic + child | 24 |
| 流利子 | るりこ | current + profit + child | 20 |
| 路理子 | るりこ | path + logic + child | 27 |
| 留理子 | るりこ | detain + logic + child | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ruriko
Ruriko in different scripts
| Romaji | Ruriko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | るりこ |
| Katakana | ルリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 柳子 |
Full name examples
- Ruriko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城柳子, ゆうき るりこ)
- Ruriko Kono (Japanese order: 河野柳子, こうの るりこ)
- Ruriko Maki (Japanese order: 牧柳子, まき るりこ)
How to pronounce Ruriko
Break it into 3 parts: ru · 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 るりこ.
Questions about Ruriko
What does Ruriko mean in Japanese?
Ruriko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 柳子, combines these meanings: willow + child. Other spellings include 瑠子 (lapis lazuli + child), 流理子 (current + logic + child), 流利子 (current + profit + child).
How do you write Ruriko in kanji?
The most common way is 柳子 (るりこ). It can also be written 瑠子, 流理子, 流利子, 路理子, 留理子.
How do you write Ruriko in katakana?
Ruriko is ルリコ in katakana and るりこ in hiragana.
Is Ruriko a boy or girl name?
Ruriko is mostly used for girls.
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