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Ryoko 涼子 – Japanese girl given name
Ryoko (涼子) is read りょうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 涼子, the characters mean: refreshing + child. This reading can be written with at least 59 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Ryoko
Ryoko (涼子 or 亮子) means cool child or clear child. A classic -ko name.
How to write Ryoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 涼子 | りょうこ | refreshing + child | 14 |
| 亮子 | りょうこ | clear + child | 12 |
| 良子 | りょうこ | good + child | 10 |
| 領子 | りょうこ | jurisdiction + child | 17 |
| 両子 | りょうこ | both + child | 9 |
| 量子 | りょうこ | quantity + child | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ryoko
Ryoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Ryoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りょうこ |
| Katakana | リョウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 涼子 |
Full name examples
- Ryoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城涼子, ゆうき りょうこ)
- Ryoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野涼子, こうの りょうこ)
- Ryoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧涼子, まき りょうこ)
How to pronounce Ryoko
Break it into 2 parts: ryo · 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 りょうこ.
Questions about Ryoko
What does Ryoko mean in Japanese?
Ryoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 涼子, combines these meanings: refreshing + child. Other spellings include 亮子 (clear + child), 良子 (good + child), 領子 (jurisdiction + child).
How do you write Ryoko in kanji?
The most common way is 涼子 (りょうこ). It can also be written 亮子, 良子, 領子, 両子, 量子.
How do you write Ryoko in katakana?
Ryoko is リョウコ in katakana and りょうこ in hiragana.
Is Ryoko a boy or girl name?
Ryoko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 涼
涼: refreshing, nice and cool
Names with a similar sound
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.