花子
はなこ
ハナコ
FemaleTraditionalPopularity: 62/100
Hanako
Meaning: Flower Child
花
hana
flower
子
ko
child
All Readings
Kanji
花子
Hiragana
はなこ
Katakana
ハナコ
Romaji
Hanako
Cultural Significance
Hanako is one of the most classically Japanese names, evoking the gentle beauty of spring flowers. It was especially popular during the Shōwa era and is associated with refinement and grace.
Kanji Character Details
花
Character 1: 花
読み: hanaMeaning: flower
This character appears in the name 花子 and contributes the concept of flower to the overall meaning.
子
Character 2: 子
読み: koMeaning: child
This character appears in the name 花子 and contributes the concept of child to the overall meaning.
Gender Usage
95%
Female usage
5%
Male usage
Female
Typical classification
Writing Variants
Hanako can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
花子(primary)
花奈子(variant)
華子(variant)
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