和子

かずこ

カズコ

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Kazuko: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Child of Harmony

kazu

harmony, peace

ko

child

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All Readings

Kanji

和子

Hiragana

かずこ

Katakana

カズコ

Romaji

Kazuko

Cultural Significance

The character 和 represents the Japanese concept of harmony and balance, a core value in Japanese society. Kazuko conveys a wish for a peaceful and balanced life.

Kanji Character Details

Character 1:

読み: kazu

Meaning: harmony, peace

As part of writing Kazuko as 和子, this character adds the meaning “harmony, peace” to the compound.

Character 2:

読み: ko

Meaning: child

In 和子, this character brings the sense of “child” into the name’s overall meaning.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kazuko mean in Japanese?
Kazuko (和子) means "Child of Harmony" in Japanese. The name is read かずこ in hiragana.
Is Kazuko a boy or girl name?
Kazuko is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Kazuko in kanji?
Kazuko is typically written 和子 (かずこ). Alternative kanji variants include 和歌子, 和江.
How do you pronounce Kazuko?
Kazuko is pronounced かずこ in hiragana (カズコ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Kazuko.

Writing Variants

Kazuko can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

和子(primary)
和歌子(variant)
和江(variant)

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