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Japanese girl(female) nameJapanese unisex nameIkuho
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:いくほ
  • Katakanatip:イクホ
  • English Syllablestip:i-ku-ho (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:i-ku-ho (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Ikuho
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Ikuchan(いくちゃん)Click to speech いくちゃんHohochan( ほほちゃん)Click to speech  ほほちゃんIppyon( いっぴょん)Click to speech  いっぴょん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese boy(male) nameSee the boys' version here.

Kanji Names & Meanings - 13 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Ikuho," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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幾歩- Ikuho -

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means "how much, sign, almost."

Name ideas examples

  • How Much - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Sign - Signs represent communication, indication, and meaningful symbols. May your child recognize important signs and communicate clearly.

  • Almost - Almost - Nearly; on the verge of - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of almost throughout life.

  • To Hope - Hope represents optimism, faith in the future, and the light that guides through darkness. May your child live in hope, carrying light through every darkness.

  • Wish, Hope - Wishes represent desires, hopes, and the expression of the heart's longing. May your child's wishes guide them to their heart's true desire.

means "to walk, gait, to measure."

Name ideas examples

  • To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

  • To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.

  • Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.

  • Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

  • Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

活穂- Ikuho -

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means "to revive, to live, lively."

Name ideas examples

  • To Revive - The act of revive represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child revive with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Live - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.

  • Lively - Living represents existence with purpose, engagement, and full participation in life. May your child truly live, engaged and purposeful in every moment.

  • Flowing - Flowing represents movement, life force, and continuous progress. May your child flow through life with graceful momentum.

  • Resuscitation - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

means "ear of grain."

  • Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.

  • Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.

  • Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.

生歩- Ikuho -

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means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

means "to walk, gait, to measure."

Name ideas examples

  • To Walk - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

  • To Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Gait - Gait - Walking Style; manner of progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of gait throughout life.

  • Area Unit - Measurement units enable fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Interest Rate - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

  • Pace - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

  • Ratio - Ratio - A Rate; proportion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ratio throughout life.

  • Shogi Piece - Shogi Piece - The "pawn" in Japanese chess - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shogi piece throughout life.

  • Unit of Length - Units of measure represent standards, consistency, and fair measurement. May your child measure their life by meaningful standards.

  • Walk, Walked - Walking represents steady progress, presence, and enjoying the journey. May your child walk through life with steady presence, enjoying the journey.

生穂- Ikuho -

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means "to live, alive, life."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Reside - The act of reside represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child reside with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alive - Being alive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be alive, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Humble Self - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

  • Innate - Innate - From Birth; natural disposition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of innate throughout life.

  • Opera Role - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.

  • Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.

  • Raw - Raw - Unprocessed; unripe; inexperienced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of raw throughout life.

  • Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

  • Student - Student - One who learns; a pupil - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of student throughout life.

means "ear of grain."

  • Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.

  • Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.

  • Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.

育保- Ikuho -

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means "to give birth, to raise, to grow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Raise - The act of raise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child raise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

means "protect, maintain, guarantee."

Name ideas examples

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

  • Guarantee - Guarantee - To Assure; to promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guarantee throughout life.

  • Employee - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Ensure - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Guardian - Guardian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the guardian's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Nurture - Nurture - To care for; to raise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nurture throughout life.

  • Shelter - Shelter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the shelter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Undertake - Undertake - To take on responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of undertake throughout life.

育帆- Ikuho -

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means "to give birth, to raise, to grow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Raise - The act of raise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child raise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

means "sail, navigate."

  • Sail - Fabric used to catch wind and propel a boat.

  • Navigate - To guide a vessel using the wind.

Name ideas examples

  • Sail - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Navigate - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

育朋- Ikuho -

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means "to give birth, to raise, to grow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Raise - The act of raise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child raise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

means "friend, peer, ally."

  • Friend - A Companion; a comrade.

  • Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.

  • Ally - A partner with shared purpose.

  • Companion - A person who shares the same goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Peer - Peer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the peer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Companion - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

育穂- Ikuho -

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means "to give birth, to raise, to grow."

Name ideas examples

  • To Give Birth - Birth represents new beginnings, potential, and the miracle of new life. May your child bring new beginnings wherever they go, birthing fresh possibilities.

  • To Grow - Growing represents continuous improvement, development, and reaching potential. May your child never stop growing, always reaching toward greater potential.

  • To Raise - The act of raise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child raise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Young - Youth represents vitality, potential, and the fresh energy of new beginnings. May your child retain youthful vitality and the fresh energy of endless possibility.

means "ear of grain."

  • Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.

  • Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.

  • Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.

郁保- Ikuho -

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means "fragrant, warm, flourishing culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.

  • Flourishing Culture - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Cultured - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

means "protect, maintain, guarantee."

Name ideas examples

  • Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.

  • Maintain - Maintaining represents preservation, care, and steady attention. May your child maintain what is good and care for what matters.

  • Guarantee - Guarantee - To Assure; to promise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guarantee throughout life.

  • Employee - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Ensure - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Guardian - Guardian represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the guardian's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Nurture - Nurture - To care for; to raise - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nurture throughout life.

  • Shelter - Shelter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the shelter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Undertake - Undertake - To take on responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of undertake throughout life.

郁帆- Ikuho -

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means "fragrant, warm, flourishing culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.

  • Flourishing Culture - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Cultured - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

means "sail, navigate."

  • Sail - Fabric used to catch wind and propel a boat.

  • Navigate - To guide a vessel using the wind.

Name ideas examples

  • Sail - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

  • Navigate - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

郁朋- Ikuho -

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means "fragrant, warm, flourishing culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.

  • Flourishing Culture - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Cultured - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

means "friend, peer, ally."

  • Friend - A Companion; a comrade.

  • Peer - One who studies under the same teacher.

  • Ally - A partner with shared purpose.

  • Companion - A person who shares the same goal.

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Peer - Peer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the peer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Ally - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

  • Companion - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

郁穂- Ikuho -

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means "fragrant, warm, flourishing culture."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.

  • Warm - Warmth represents kindness, comfort, and the welcoming nature of a loving heart. May your child radiate warmth, making all who meet them feel welcomed and loved.

  • Flourishing Culture - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.

  • Cultured - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

means "ear of grain."

  • Ear of Grain - The seed-bearing tip of a grain plant such as rice or wheat.

  • Grain Stalk - The part of a grain stalk where the grain is attached.

  • Grain-like Shape - An object with a shape similar to a grain stalk.

Name ideas examples

  • Ear of Grain - The ear of grain symbolizes the harvest, abundance, and the fruits of patient cultivation. May your child reap abundant harvests from the seeds of effort they plant.

  • Grain Stalk - The grain stalk stands tall, bearing the weight of the harvest it supports. May your child stand strong, supporting others and bearing fruit abundantly.

  • Grain-like Shape - Grain shapes represent the forms of abundance and nourishment. May your child appreciate the forms of abundance in their life.

いくほ- Ikuho -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

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