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Suiko 推子 – Japanese girl given name
Suiko (推子) is read すいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 推子, the characters mean: conjecture + child. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Suiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 推子 | すいこ | conjecture + child | 14 |
| 水光 | すいこう | water + ray | 10 |
| 推古 | すいこ | conjecture + old | 16 |
| 水香 | すいこう | water + incense | 13 |
| 透子 | すいこ | transparent + child | 13 |
| 吹子 | すいこ | blow + child | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Suiko
Suiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Suiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すいこ |
| Katakana | スイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 推子 |
Full name examples
- Suiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城推子, ゆうき すいこ)
- Suiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野推子, こうの すいこ)
- Suiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧推子, まき すいこ)
How to pronounce Suiko
Break it into 2 parts: sui · 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 すいこ.
Questions about Suiko
What does Suiko mean in Japanese?
Suiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 推子, combines these meanings: conjecture + child. Other spellings include 水光 (water + ray), 推古 (conjecture + old), 水香 (water + incense).
How do you write Suiko in kanji?
The most common way is 推子 (すいこ). It can also be written 水光, 推古, 水香, 透子, 吹子.
How do you write Suiko in katakana?
Suiko is スイコ in katakana and すいこ in hiragana.
Is Suiko a boy or girl name?
Suiko is mostly used for girls.
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