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Setsuko 設子 – Japanese girl given name
Setsuko (設子) is read せつこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 設子, the characters mean: establishment + child. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Setsuko
Setsuko (節子 or 雪子) means chaste child or snow child, a classic mid-century name.
How to write Setsuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 設子 | せつこ | establishment + child | 14 |
| 勝子 | せつこ | victory + child | 15 |
| 切子 | せつこ | cut + child | 7 |
| 説子 | せつこ | opinion + child | 17 |
| 接子 | せつこ | touch + child | 14 |
| 他子 | せつこ | other + child | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Setsuko
Setsuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Setsuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せつこ |
| Katakana | セツコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 設子 |
Full name examples
- Setsuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城設子, ゆうき せつこ)
- Setsuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野設子, こうの せつこ)
- Setsuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧設子, まき せつこ)
How to pronounce Setsuko
Break it into 3 parts: se · tsu · 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 せつこ.
Questions about Setsuko
What does Setsuko mean in Japanese?
Setsuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 設子, combines these meanings: establishment + child. Other spellings include 勝子 (victory + child), 切子 (cut + child), 説子 (opinion + child).
How do you write Setsuko in kanji?
The most common way is 設子 (せつこ). It can also be written 勝子, 切子, 説子, 接子, 他子.
How do you write Setsuko in katakana?
Setsuko is セツコ in katakana and せつこ in hiragana.
Is Setsuko a boy or girl name?
Setsuko is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.