Aiko facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aiko |
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| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Japanese |
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| Variant form(s) | あいこ, アイコ |
Aiko is a special name with different meanings and origins. It's often used for girls in Japan. It can also be a family name there. In some parts of Europe, especially northern Germany and Scandinavia, Aiko or Ayko is a traditional name for boys.
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What Does Aiko Mean?
The meaning of the name Aiko changes depending on the kanji (Japanese characters) used to write it. Here are some common ways to write Aiko and what they mean:
- 愛子 — This is a very common way to write Aiko. It means "love" (愛) and "child" (子). So, it can mean "child of love."
- 愛幸 — This combines "love" (愛) with "fortune" or "happiness" (幸).
- 葵子 — This uses kanji for "hollyhock" (葵), which is a type of flower, and "child" (子).
- 藍子 — This means "indigo" (藍), a deep blue color, and "child" (子).
Aiko as a Boy's Name
In northern Germany and Scandinavia, Aiko or Ayko is a traditional name for boys. It comes from the name Ekke or Eike. The word "Ekke" means "blade." This name is considered one of the old "gentry names," meaning it was used by noble families.
Aikō as a Family Name
Aikō (愛甲) is a Japanese surname, which means it's a family name. It can also be spelled as Aikoh or Aiko in English.
Famous People Named Aiko
Many interesting people around the world share the name Aiko. Here are a few of them:
- Aiko (Czech singer) — A singer and songwriter from the Czech Republic.
- Aiko (Japanese singer) — A popular Japanese singer and songwriter.
- Aiko, Princess Toshi — A princess of Japan. She is the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako.
- Aiko Tanaka — A Japanese actress.
- Aiko Uemura — A Japanese mogul skier who has competed in the Winter Olympics.
- Jhené Aiko — An American singer and songwriter.
Fictional Characters Named Aiko
The name Aiko also appears in many stories, comics, and games:
- Aiko Senoo — A character from the Japanese anime series Ojamajo Doremi.
- Aiko Miyazaki — Also known as Honey Lemon, she is a superhero from Marvel Comics. She is part of the Japanese team called Big Hero 6.
- Aiko Tanaka — A character in the manga series Oyasumi Punpun.
- Aiko Yumi — A character in the video game HuniePop.
See Also
- All pages beginning with Aiko
- All pages with titles containing "Aiko"
- A.I.C.O. -Incarnation- — A Japanese animated series from 2018.
