Emiko
Emiko is a girls' name of Japanese origin meaning “smiling child, blessed with beauty.” Emiko blends 'emi' (smile/blessing) with 'ko' (child).
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how do you pronounce Emiko?
EH-mee-koh
where does the name Emiko come from?
Often written with characters for blessing and beauty, or for smile, followed by ko, child.
The name embodies the Japanese value of finding joy and grace in everyday life, and has been popular across multiple generations in Japan.
who are famous people named Emiko?
- Emiko Jean (bestselling Japanese-American author)
- Emiko Omori (award-winning documentary filmmaker)
what are the nicknames and variants of Emiko?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Emiko?
what names go well with Emiko?
Sibling names that share Emiko's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Emiko
What does the name Emiko mean?
Emiko means “smiling child, blessed with beauty”.
What is the origin of the name Emiko?
Emiko comes from the Japanese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Emiko?
Emiko has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Emiko a boy or girl name?
Emiko is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Emiko?
Emiko is pronounced EH-mee-koh, with 3 syllables.
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