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Japanese girl(female) nameTakeko
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  • Gender:Female
  • Hiraganatip:たけこ
  • Katakanatip:タケコ
  • English Syllablestip:ta-ke-ko (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:ta-ke-ko (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Takeko
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Takechan(たけちゃん)Click to speech たけちゃんKochan(こちゃん)Click to speech こちゃんKokochan(ここちゃん)Click to speech ここちゃん

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

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Takeko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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竹子- Takeko -

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means "bamboo, wind instrument, bamboo tablet."

  • Bamboo - A tall grass with hollow stems.

  • Bamboo Tablets - Ancient writing materials made from bamboo slips.

Name ideas examples

  • Bamboo - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.

  • Bamboo Tablets - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

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

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

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

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

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • 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.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

武子- Takeko -

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means "military, brave, war."

Name ideas examples

  • Military - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Brave - Brave - Courageous; valiant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.

  • War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.

  • Warrior - Warriors embody courage, discipline, and the protection of others. May your child have a warrior's spirit, brave and disciplined.

  • Strong and Fierce - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.

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

  • Trace - Tracing represents following wisdom, learning from the past, and careful study. May your child trace paths of wisdom left by those before them.

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

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

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

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

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

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

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • 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.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

多慶子- Takeko -

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means "many, much, often."

Name ideas examples

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

  • Often - Often - Frequently; many times - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of often throughout life.

  • Gratitude - Gratitude (感謝) is deeply valued in Japan, appreciating even small kindnesses and nature's gifts. May your child live with deep gratitude, appreciating every blessing life offers.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

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

means "celebrate, joy, congratulate."

Name ideas examples

  • Celebrate - Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.

  • Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.

  • Congratulate - Congratulate - To express pleasure at success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of congratulate throughout life.

  • Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.

means "child, boy, honorific."

  • Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

  • Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

  • Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

  • Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

  • Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

  • Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

  • Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

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

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

  • Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

Name ideas examples

  • Child - Children represent hope, innocence, and the continuation of family and dreams. May your child remain young at heart, carrying hope and wonder throughout their life.

  • Boy - Boys represent potential, energy, and the promise of future accomplishment. May your child carry boundless energy and fulfill their great potential.

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

  • Female Name - Names carry identity and destiny, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.

  • Feminine Suffix - This element in names traditionally conveyed wishes for grace and gentleness. May your child embody grace and gentleness in all their interactions.

  • Master - Mastery comes through dedicated practice and the humility to remain always a student. May your child pursue mastery in their chosen path, dedicated to lifelong improvement.

  • Philosopher - Philosophers seek truth and wisdom, guiding others toward deeper understanding. May your child seek wisdom and truth, enlightening both themselves and others.

  • Rat - The rat (子) is the first zodiac sign, symbolizing resourcefulness, intelligence, and new beginnings in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rat's cleverness and resourcefulness, always finding opportunities in any situation.

  • Seed - Seeds contain infinite potential, representing beginnings and future growth. May your child, like a seed, grow into something magnificent from humble beginnings.

  • Small Thing - Small things are often the most precious; simplicity and humility have their own greatness. May your child appreciate the small things, finding great meaning in simple moments.

  • Thinker - Thinkers shape the world through ideas, reason, and contemplation. May your child think deeply and contribute valuable ideas to the world.

  • 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.

  • Viscount - Noble titles represent responsibility, honor, and service to others. May your child carry themselves with nobility, serving others with honor.

Real Persons

The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!

  • 水谷Mizutani 武子Takeko Japanese mangaka and illustrator (1930-2005) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 九条Kujō 武子Takeko Humanitarian work in the aftermath of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 (1887-1928) wikipedia page linkJP
  • 中野Nakano 竹子Takeko Japanese warrior (1847-1868) wikipedia page linkJP

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