愛子

あいこ

アイコ

FemaleTraditionalPopularity: 70/100Shorter entry

Aiko: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Child of Love

ai

love, affection

ko

child

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

愛子

Hiragana

あいこ

Katakana

アイコ

Romaji

Aiko

Cultural Significance

Aiko is a beloved name in Japan, made even more prominent by Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito. It expresses a parent's deep love for their daughter.

Kanji Character Details

Character 1:

読み: ai

Meaning: love, affection

In 愛子, this character brings the sense of “love, affection” into the name’s overall meaning.

Character 2:

読み: ko

Meaning: child

Read within 愛子, it supplies the idea of “child” that shapes how the name is understood.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Aiko mean in Japanese?
Aiko (愛子) means "Child of Love" in Japanese. The name is read あいこ in hiragana.
Is Aiko a boy or girl name?
Aiko is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Aiko in kanji?
Aiko is typically written 愛子 (あいこ). Alternative kanji variants include 愛花, 愛奈.
How do you pronounce Aiko?
Aiko is pronounced あいこ in hiragana (アイコ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Aiko.

Writing Variants

Aiko can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

愛子(primary)
愛花(variant)
愛奈(variant)

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