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Taiko 大子 – Japanese girl given name
Taiko (大子) is read たいこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 大子, the characters mean: large + child. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 10 strokes in total.
How to write Taiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大子 | たいこ | large + child | 6 |
| 対子 | たいこ | vis-a-vis + child | 10 |
| 代子 | たいこ | substitute + child | 8 |
| 平子 | たいこ | even + child | 8 |
| 大光 | たいこう | large + ray | 9 |
| 太子 | たいこ | plump + child | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taiko
Taiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Taiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たいこ |
| Katakana | タイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大子 |
Full name examples
- Taiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大子, ゆうき たいこ)
- Taiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野大子, こうの たいこ)
- Taiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧大子, まき たいこ)
How to pronounce Taiko
Break it into 2 parts: tai · 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 たいこ.
Questions about Taiko
What does Taiko mean in Japanese?
Taiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大子, combines these meanings: large + child. Other spellings include 対子 (vis-a-vis + child), 代子 (substitute + child), 平子 (even + child).
How do you write Taiko in kanji?
The most common way is 大子 (たいこ). It can also be written 対子, 代子, 平子, 大光, 太子.
How do you write Taiko in katakana?
Taiko is タイコ in katakana and たいこ in hiragana.
Is Taiko a boy or girl name?
Taiko is mostly used for girls.
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大: large, big
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.