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Wakako 新子 – Japanese girl given name
Wakako (新子) is read わかこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 新子, the characters mean: new + child. This reading can be written with at least 100 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Wakako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新子 | わかこ | new + child | 16 |
| 理子 | わかこ | logic + child | 14 |
| 世子 | わかこ | generation + child | 8 |
| 若子 | わかこ | young + child | 11 |
| 童子 | わかこ | juvenile + child | 15 |
| 雅子 | わかこ | gracious + child | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Wakako
Wakako in different scripts
| Romaji | Wakako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | わかこ |
| Katakana | ワカコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新子 |
Full name examples
- Wakako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城新子, ゆうき わかこ)
- Wakako Kono (Japanese order: 河野新子, こうの わかこ)
- Wakako Maki (Japanese order: 牧新子, まき わかこ)
How to pronounce Wakako
Break it into 3 parts: wa · ka · 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 わかこ.
Questions about Wakako
What does Wakako mean in Japanese?
Wakako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新子, combines these meanings: new + child. Other spellings include 理子 (logic + child), 世子 (generation + child), 若子 (young + child).
How do you write Wakako in kanji?
The most common way is 新子 (わかこ). It can also be written 理子, 世子, 若子, 童子, 雅子.
How do you write Wakako in katakana?
Wakako is ワカコ in katakana and わかこ in hiragana.
Is Wakako a boy or girl name?
Wakako is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.