ふみこ
フミコ
Fumiko: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Child of Letters
fumi
writing, literature, letters
ko
child
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All Readings
Kanji
文子
Hiragana
ふみこ
Katakana
フミコ
Romaji
Fumiko
Cultural Significance
Fumiko speaks to scholarly pursuits and literary elegance, reflecting the high value Japan has always placed on education and the written word.
Kanji Character Details
Character 1: 文
読み: fumiMeaning: writing, literature, letters
Together with the rest of the name Fumiko, 文 emphasizes “writing, literature, letters” in the usual interpretation.
Character 2: 子
読み: koMeaning: child
Read within 文子, it supplies the idea of “child” that shapes how the name is understood.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
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Writing Variants
Fumiko can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
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