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Yukiko 由紀子 – Japanese girl given name
Yukiko (由紀子) is read ゆきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 由紀子, the characters mean: wherefore + chronicle + child. This reading can be written with at least 246 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Yukiko
Yukiko is written 由紀子 or 雪子, the second meaning snow child. It is a classic -ko name from the twentieth century.
How to write Yukiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 由紀子 | ゆきこ | wherefore + chronicle + child | 17 |
| 雪子 | ゆきこ | snow + child | 14 |
| 幸子 | ゆきこ | happiness + child | 11 |
| 行子 | ゆきこ | going + child | 9 |
| 通子 | ゆきこ | traffic + child | 13 |
| 言子 | ゆきこ | say + child | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yukiko
Yukiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Yukiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆきこ |
| Katakana | ユキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 由紀子 |
Full name examples
- Yukiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城由紀子, ゆうき ゆきこ)
- Yukiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野由紀子, こうの ゆきこ)
- Yukiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧由紀子, まき ゆきこ)
How to pronounce Yukiko
Break it into 3 parts: yu · ki · 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 ゆきこ.
Questions about Yukiko
What does Yukiko mean in Japanese?
Yukiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 由紀子, combines these meanings: wherefore + chronicle + child. Other spellings include 雪子 (snow + child), 幸子 (happiness + child), 行子 (going + child).
How do you write Yukiko in kanji?
The most common way is 由紀子 (ゆきこ). It can also be written 雪子, 幸子, 行子, 通子, 言子.
How do you write Yukiko in katakana?
Yukiko is ユキコ in katakana and ゆきこ in hiragana.
Is Yukiko a boy or girl name?
Yukiko is mostly used for girls.
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