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Tomiko 富子 – Japanese girl given name
Tomiko (富子) is read とみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 富子, the characters mean: wealth + child. This reading can be written with at least 86 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Tomiko
Tomiko (富子 or 登美子) means wealth child. Many families chose it for the wish for prosperity.
How to write Tomiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 富子 | とみこ | wealth + child | 15 |
| 登美子 | とみこ | ascend + beauty + child | 24 |
| 智美子 | とみこ | wisdom + beauty + child | 24 |
| 実子 | とみこ | reality + child | 11 |
| 福子 | とみこ | blessing + child | 16 |
| 登子 | とみこ | ascend + child | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomiko
Tomiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とみこ |
| Katakana | トミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 富子 |
Full name examples
- Tomiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城富子, ゆうき とみこ)
- Tomiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野富子, こうの とみこ)
- Tomiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧富子, まき とみこ)
How to pronounce Tomiko
Break it into 3 parts: to · 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 とみこ.
Questions about Tomiko
What does Tomiko mean in Japanese?
Tomiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 富子, combines these meanings: wealth + child. Other spellings include 登美子 (ascend + beauty + child), 智美子 (wisdom + beauty + child), 実子 (reality + child).
How do you write Tomiko in kanji?
The most common way is 富子 (とみこ). It can also be written 登美子, 智美子, 実子, 福子, 登子.
How do you write Tomiko in katakana?
Tomiko is トミコ in katakana and とみこ in hiragana.
Is Tomiko a boy or girl name?
Tomiko is mostly used for girls.
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