JapaneseNamer日本語の名前
莉子

りこ

リコ

FemaleModernPopularity: 80/100Shorter entry

Riko: Japanese Name Meaning

Meaning: Jasmine Child

莉

ri

jasmine flower

子

ko

child

Shorter entry

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All Readings

Kanji

莉子

Hiragana

りこ

Katakana

リコ

Romaji

Riko

Cultural Significance

Riko blends tradition with modernity, using the classic -ko ending with the fragrant jasmine character, evoking sweetness and elegance.

Kanji Character Details

莉

Character 1: 莉

読み: ri

Meaning: jasmine flower

Together with the rest of the name Riko, 莉 emphasizes “jasmine flower” in the usual interpretation.

子

Character 2: 子

読み: ko

Meaning: child

The kanji 子 in 莉子 carries the nuance of “child” alongside the other characters.

Gender Usage

95%

Female usage

5%

Male usage

Female

Typical classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Riko mean in Japanese?›
Riko (莉子) means "Jasmine Child" in Japanese. The name is read りこ in hiragana.
Is Riko a boy or girl name?›
Riko is traditionally a girl's name in Japan, classified as a female Japanese name.
How do you write Riko in kanji?›
Riko is typically written 莉子 (りこ). Alternative kanji variants include 梨子, 理子.
How do you pronounce Riko?›
Riko is pronounced りこ in hiragana (リコ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Riko.

Writing Variants

Riko can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:

莉子(primary)
梨子(variant)
理子(variant)

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