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Tamiko 民子 – Japanese girl given name
Tamiko (民子) is read たみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 民子, the characters mean: people + child. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Tamiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 民子 | たみこ | people + child | 8 |
| 民工 | たみこ | people + craft | 8 |
| 民娘 | たみこ | people + daughter | 15 |
| 泰子 | たみこ | peaceful + child | 13 |
| 仁子 | たみこ | humanity + child | 7 |
| 蒼子 | たみこ | blue + child | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamiko
Tamiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たみこ |
| Katakana | タミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 民子 |
Full name examples
- Tamiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城民子, ゆうき たみこ)
- Tamiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野民子, こうの たみこ)
- Tamiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧民子, まき たみこ)
How to pronounce Tamiko
Break it into 3 parts: ta · mi · 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 たみこ.
Questions about Tamiko
What does Tamiko mean in Japanese?
Tamiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 民子, combines these meanings: people + child. Other spellings include 民工 (people + craft), 民娘 (people + daughter), 泰子 (peaceful + child).
How do you write Tamiko in kanji?
The most common way is 民子 (たみこ). It can also be written 民工, 民娘, 泰子, 仁子, 蒼子.
How do you write Tamiko in katakana?
Tamiko is タミコ in katakana and たみこ in hiragana.
Is Tamiko a boy or girl name?
Tamiko is mostly used for girls.
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