Hikaruko
Japanese · Not verified · 4 syllables
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About the name Hikaruko
Hikaruko (光子) is a Japanese feminine given name where "hikari" (光) means "light" and "ko" (子) is a common suffix for girls' names, thus meaning "light child" or "child of light." The name is used in Japan and among Japanese communities, with no specific religious affiliation, though the kanji choice reflects traditional Japanese naming aesthetics.
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Etymology
Hikaruko (光子) is a Japanese feminine given name where "hikari" (光) means "light" and "ko" (子) is a common suffix for girls' names, thus meaning "light child" or "child of light." The name is used in Japan and among Japanese communities, with no specific religious affiliation, though the kanji choice reflects traditional Japanese naming aesthetics.
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