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Japanese girl(female) nameMeriko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:めりこ
  • Katakanatip:メリコ
  • English Syllablestip:me-ri-ko (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:me-ri-ko (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Meriko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Merichan(めりちゃん)Click to speech めりちゃんKomeri( こめり)Click to speech  こめりRikochan( りこちゃん)Click to speech  りこちゃん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Meriko."

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芽里子- Meriko -

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means "bud, sprout."

  • Bud - The beginning of a plant or tree sprouting from the ground.

  • Sprout - To start to grow or develop.

  • Sign - An indication or warning of something about to happen.

  • Start - The beginning of something.

Name ideas examples

  • Bud - A symbol of new life and growth, representing the potential of a baby to grow and develop.

  • Sprout - A reminder of the baby's potential to grow and blossom.

  • Sign - A reminder of the special connection between the baby and their parents, and the importance of nurturing and protecting them.

means "village, hometown, birthplace."

Name ideas examples

  • Home - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a safe and secure place for the child to grow up in.

  • Village - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a close-knit community and a sense of belonging.

  • Countryside - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a peaceful and tranquil environment for the child to grow up in.

  • Mansion - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of wealth and prosperity.

  • Residence - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a comfortable and secure home.

  • Family - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a loving and supportive family.

  • Ancient Japanese Administrative Unit - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a strong and unified nation.

  • To Live - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a life full of joy and happiness.

  • Foster Home - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a caring and nurturing environment.

  • Unit Of Distance - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it symbolizes the idea of a journey of exploration and discovery.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

Name ideas examples

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female - Used as a name for a female.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.

  • Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.

  • Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.

  • Small - Something small or fine.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac

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