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Japanese girl(female) nameRikou
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:りこう
  • Katakanatip:リコウ
  • English Syllablestip:ri-kou (2)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ri-ko-u (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Rikou, Rikoh, Riko, Rikō
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Rikochan(りこちゃん)Click to speech りこちゃんKouchan( こうちゃん)Click to speech  こうちゃんRicchan( りっちゃん)Click to speech  りっちゃん

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

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameRikou

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Rikou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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梨光- Rikou -

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means "pear."

  • Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

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  • Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

理后- Rikou -

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means "pattern, to govern, reason."

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  • Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

  • To Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.

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

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

  • Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.

  • Judgment - Judgment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive judgment throughout life.

  • Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.

  • Science - Science - Physics; natural science - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of science throughout life.

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

means "empress, sovereign, after."

Name ideas examples

  • Empress - An empress combines supreme authority with maternal care. May your child wield influence wisely and with compassion.

  • Sovereign - Sovereign - A Ruler; a monarch - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sovereign throughout life.

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

  • King - A king must balance power with wisdom and service to their people. May your child lead wisely wherever life calls them to serve.

莉光- Rikou -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

  • Jasmine - Part of the word for jasmine flower.

  • Fragrant - Sweet-smelling; aromatic.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, graceful, and delicate.

  • Fragrance - The pleasant smell of something, such as a flower or perfume.

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

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

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

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

means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

莉香愛- Rikou -

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means "jasmine, fragrant."

  • Jasmine - Part of the word for jasmine flower.

  • Fragrant - Sweet-smelling; aromatic.

  • Beauty - The quality of being attractive, graceful, and delicate.

  • Fragrance - The pleasant smell of something, such as a flower or perfume.

Name ideas examples

  • Jasmine - Jasmine symbolizes grace, elegance, and the sweet fragrance of virtue. Its white blossoms represent purity and auspiciousness. May your child spread the gentle fragrance of jasmine, bringing sweetness to all they meet.

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

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

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

means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."

Name ideas examples

  • Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.

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

  • Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

  • Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.

means "love, affection, cherish."

Name ideas examples

  • Love - Love encompasses affection, devotion, and the selfless care for others' wellbeing. May your child give and receive love abundantly, their heart full of warmth for others.

  • To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.

  • Affection - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.

  • Cherish - Cherishing represents deep appreciation, love, and treasuring what is valuable. May your child cherish the precious moments and relationships in life.

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