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Shiko 資子 – Japanese unisex given name
Shiko (資子) is read しこ and has 2 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 資子, the characters mean: assets + child. This reading can be written with at least 44 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Shiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 資子 | しこ | assets + child | 16 |
| 士行 | しこう | gentleman + going | 9 |
| 史子 | しこ | history + child | 8 |
| 士子 | しこ | gentleman + child | 6 |
| 子光 | しこう | child + ray | 9 |
| 師子 | しこ | expert + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shiko
Shiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Shiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しこ |
| Katakana | シコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 資子 |
Full name examples
- Shiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城資子, ゆうき しこ)
- Shiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野資子, こうの しこ)
- Shiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧資子, まき しこ)
How to pronounce Shiko
Break it into 2 parts: shi · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written しこ.
Questions about Shiko
What does Shiko mean in Japanese?
Shiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 資子, combines these meanings: assets + child. Other spellings include 士行 (gentleman + going), 史子 (history + child), 士子 (gentleman + child).
How do you write Shiko in kanji?
The most common way is 資子 (しこ). It can also be written 士行, 史子, 士子, 子光, 師子.
How do you write Shiko in katakana?
Shiko is シコ in katakana and しこ in hiragana.
Is Shiko a boy or girl name?
Shiko is used for both boys and girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.