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Teiko 定子 – Japanese girl given name
Teiko (定子) is read ていこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 定子, the characters mean: determine + child. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Teiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 定子 | ていこ | determine + child | 11 |
| 提子 | ていこ | propose + child | 15 |
| 定好 | ていこう | determine + fond | 14 |
| 程子 | ていこ | extent + child | 15 |
| 停子 | ていこ | halt + child | 14 |
| 帯子 | ていこ | sash + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Teiko
Teiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Teiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ていこ |
| Katakana | テイコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 定子 |
Full name examples
- Teiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城定子, ゆうき ていこ)
- Teiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野定子, こうの ていこ)
- Teiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧定子, まき ていこ)
How to pronounce Teiko
Break it into 2 parts: tei · 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 ていこ.
Questions about Teiko
What does Teiko mean in Japanese?
Teiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 定子, combines these meanings: determine + child. Other spellings include 提子 (propose + child), 定好 (determine + fond), 程子 (extent + child).
How do you write Teiko in kanji?
The most common way is 定子 (ていこ). It can also be written 提子, 定好, 程子, 停子, 帯子.
How do you write Teiko in katakana?
Teiko is テイコ in katakana and ていこ in hiragana.
Is Teiko a boy or girl name?
Teiko is mostly used for girls.
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定: determine, fix, establish
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