明子
あきこ
アキコ
FemaleRoyalPopularity: 67/100
Akiko
Meaning: Bright Child
明
aki
bright, light, clear
子
ko
child
All Readings
Kanji
明子
Hiragana
あきこ
Katakana
アキコ
Romaji
Akiko
Cultural Significance
Akiko is the name of Japan's Empress Emerita, bringing royal association. The poet Yosano Akiko is also famous, linking the name to literary nobility.
Kanji Character Details
明
Character 1: 明
読み: akiMeaning: bright, light, clear
This character appears in the name 明子 and contributes the concept of bright, light, clear to the overall meaning.
子
Character 2: 子
読み: koMeaning: child
This character appears in the name 明子 and contributes the concept of child to the overall meaning.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Writing Variants
Akiko can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
明子(primary)
秋子(variant)
晶子(variant)
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