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Sachiko 福子 – Japanese girl given name
Sachiko (福子) is read さちこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 福子, the characters mean: blessing + child. This reading can be written with at least 72 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Sachiko
Sachiko (幸子) means child of happiness. 幸 appears in many names as a simple wish for a happy life.
How to write Sachiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 福子 | さちこ | blessing + child | 16 |
| 久子 | さちこ | long time + child | 6 |
| 幸代 | さちこ | happiness + substitute | 13 |
| 幸子 | さちこ | happiness + child | 11 |
| 幸心 | さちこ | happiness + heart | 12 |
| 幸呼 | さちこ | happiness + call | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sachiko
Sachiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Sachiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さちこ |
| Katakana | サチコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 福子 |
Full name examples
- Sachiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城福子, ゆうき さちこ)
- Sachiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野福子, こうの さちこ)
- Sachiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧福子, まき さちこ)
How to pronounce Sachiko
Break it into 3 parts: sa · chi · 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 さちこ.
Questions about Sachiko
What does Sachiko mean in Japanese?
Sachiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 福子, combines these meanings: blessing + child. Other spellings include 久子 (long time + child), 幸代 (happiness + substitute), 幸子 (happiness + child).
How do you write Sachiko in kanji?
The most common way is 福子 (さちこ). It can also be written 久子, 幸代, 幸子, 幸心, 幸呼.
How do you write Sachiko in katakana?
Sachiko is サチコ in katakana and さちこ in hiragana.
Is Sachiko a boy or girl name?
Sachiko is mostly used for girls.
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