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Yoriko 頼子 – Japanese girl given name
Yoriko (頼子) is read よりこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 頼子, the characters mean: trust + child. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Yoriko
Yoriko (頼子 or 依子) means reliable child or dependent child. It is more common among older women.
How to write Yoriko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 頼子 | よりこ | trust + child | 19 |
| 依子 | よりこ | reliant + child | 11 |
| 順子 | よりこ | obey + child | 15 |
| 大子 | よりこ | large + child | 6 |
| 自子 | よりこ | oneself + child | 9 |
| 選子 | よりこ | elect + child | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yoriko
Yoriko in different scripts
| Romaji | Yoriko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よりこ |
| Katakana | ヨリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 頼子 |
Full name examples
- Yoriko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城頼子, ゆうき よりこ)
- Yoriko Kono (Japanese order: 河野頼子, こうの よりこ)
- Yoriko Maki (Japanese order: 牧頼子, まき よりこ)
How to pronounce Yoriko
Break it into 3 parts: yo · ri · 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 よりこ.
Questions about Yoriko
What does Yoriko mean in Japanese?
Yoriko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 頼子, combines these meanings: trust + child. Other spellings include 依子 (reliant + child), 順子 (obey + child), 大子 (large + child).
How do you write Yoriko in kanji?
The most common way is 頼子 (よりこ). It can also be written 依子, 順子, 大子, 自子, 選子.
How do you write Yoriko in katakana?
Yoriko is ヨリコ in katakana and よりこ in hiragana.
Is Yoriko a boy or girl name?
Yoriko is mostly used for girls.
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