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Ayako

Girl · Japanese · Medium name

Meaning
Color child, of the beautiful child

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
ah-YAH-koh
Origin
Japanese

From Japanese 'aya' (color, design) and 'ko' (child); kanji varies.

Popularity
Common in Japan (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Japanese

Commonly used in: Japan, United States, East Asia

Alternate spellings

  • AyakoJapanese (romanization)

    Same romanization; kanji varies.

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mah-KOH-toh

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Meaning: Sincerity, truth, of the genuine

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Meaning: Blessed child, beautiful smiling child

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hee-TOH-mee

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Meaning: Pupil of the eye, of the beauty

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Kumiko

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Meaning: Forever beautiful child, long-time child

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Japanese Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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