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Sakiko 咲子 – Japanese girl given name
Sakiko (咲子) is read さきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 咲子, the characters mean: blossom + child. This reading can be written with at least 151 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Sakiko
Sakiko (咲子 or 早紀子) means blooming child or early record child. A -ko name.
How to write Sakiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 咲子 | さきこ | blossom + child | 12 |
| 早紀子 | さきこ | early + chronicle + child | 18 |
| 紗希子 | さきこ | gauze + hope + child | 20 |
| 前子 | さきこ | in front + child | 12 |
| 東子 | さきこ | east + child | 11 |
| 先子 | さきこ | before + child | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sakiko
Sakiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Sakiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さきこ |
| Katakana | サキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 咲子 |
Full name examples
- Sakiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城咲子, ゆうき さきこ)
- Sakiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野咲子, こうの さきこ)
- Sakiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧咲子, まき さきこ)
How to pronounce Sakiko
Break it into 3 parts: sa · ki · 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 さきこ.
Questions about Sakiko
What does Sakiko mean in Japanese?
Sakiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 咲子, combines these meanings: blossom + child. Other spellings include 早紀子 (early + chronicle + child), 紗希子 (gauze + hope + child), 前子 (in front + child).
How do you write Sakiko in kanji?
The most common way is 咲子 (さきこ). It can also be written 早紀子, 紗希子, 前子, 東子, 先子.
How do you write Sakiko in katakana?
Sakiko is サキコ in katakana and さきこ in hiragana.
Is Sakiko a boy or girl name?
Sakiko is mostly used for girls.
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