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Saiko 最子 – Japanese girl given name
Saiko (最子) is read さいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 最子, the characters mean: utmost + child. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Saiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 最子 | さいこ | utmost + child | 15 |
| 済子 | さいこ | settle + child | 14 |
| 際子 | さいこ | occasion + child | 17 |
| 西子 | さいこ | west + child | 9 |
| 歳子 | さいこ | year-end + child | 16 |
| 細子 | さいこ | dainty + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Saiko
Saiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Saiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さいこ |
| Katakana | サイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 最子 |
Full name examples
- Saiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城最子, ゆうき さいこ)
- Saiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野最子, こうの さいこ)
- Saiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧最子, まき さいこ)
How to pronounce Saiko
Break it into 2 parts: sai · 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 さいこ.
Questions about Saiko
What does Saiko mean in Japanese?
Saiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 最子, combines these meanings: utmost + child. Other spellings include 済子 (settle + child), 際子 (occasion + child), 西子 (west + child).
How do you write Saiko in kanji?
The most common way is 最子 (さいこ). It can also be written 済子, 際子, 西子, 歳子, 細子.
How do you write Saiko in katakana?
Saiko is サイコ in katakana and さいこ in hiragana.
Is Saiko a boy or girl name?
Saiko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 最
最: utmost, most, extreme
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